1. [Umbilical hernia and appendectomy].
- Author
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Amar A, Marry JP, Jougon J, Laplace P, Charbonnel C, Gasparini JJ, Loetitia G, and Narece J
- Subjects
- Abscess etiology, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Male, Martinique, Middle Aged, Postoperative Period, Appendectomy methods, Hernia, Umbilical surgery, Umbilicus surgery
- Abstract
Results of 334 appendectomies carried out through the umbilical orifice are reviewed. Failures of treatment and complications of the method are reported while emphasizing that only 4 major complications occurred. When compared with the classical incision of right iliac fossa this procedure does not appear to provoke more risks and presents obvious esthetic advantages.
- Published
- 1988