Giant spigelian hernia in an elderly woman: a case report
This case demonstrates the importance of prompt surgical intervention in managing Spigelian hernias and the challenges faced in resource-limited settings. The Operation Hernia, A Global outreach program at no cost, provided crucial access to expert care in underserved regions, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Jacob A. Akoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8366-1984)
- Isaac Mubezi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0978-7167)
- Hauwa Shitu
Institutions
- Kampala International University (UG)
- Nuffield Health (GB)
- Healing Foundation (AU)
- Plymouth Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000002956
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00