Strangulated (hernia)

Last revised by Mostafa El-Feky ◉ on 20 Mar 2022

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Citation:

Bell D, El-Feky M, Ahmad Amin M, Strangulated (hernia). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Oct 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-70682

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-70682

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/70682

rID:

70682

Article created:

30 Aug 2019, Daniel J Bell ◉

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Last revised:

20 Mar 2022, Mostafa El-Feky ◉

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At the time the article was last revised Mostafa El-Feky had no recorded disclosures.

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Systems:

Gastrointestinal

Synonyms:

Strangulation (hernia)

Strangulated in the context of hernias refers to an incarcerated hernia in which the hernial opening is so constricted that the arterial supply is compromised, leading to ischemia and eventually gangrene. It is a surgical emergency. Although strangulated bowel is also often obstructed, this is not always the case.

The most common groin hernia that can be strangulated is the femoral hernia because it has a narrow neck ².