Case Report: The acute appendicitis and incarcerated umbilical hernia: a rare association

• Main Authors: Letizia Corbi (Author), Simone Frediani (Author), Ivan Pietro Aloi (Author), Arianna Bertocchini (Author), Antonella Accinni (Author), Valerio Pardi (Author), Alessandro Inserra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionOne of the most prevalent congenital wall abnormalities in children, umbilical hernias are often linked to premature or small-for-gestational-age babies. In cases of intestinal malrotation or if the cecum is very movable, generalized peritonitis may facilitate the imprisonment of these h...