RICHTER'S HERNIA: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Introduction: Richter's hernia is a rare condition characterized by the protrusion of part of an intestinal loop with entrapment or strangulation of the antimesenteric border through a small defect in the abdominal wall. Case report: An elderly patient with an acute obstructive abdomen due to an incarcerated femoral hernia, diagnosed as an intraoperative Richter's hernia. The case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and rapid treatment to avoid complications.