What is a Richter hernia?
A Richter hernia is an external hernia that involves only the antimesenteric aspect of a loop of bowel. It occurs most commonly in femoral hernias and at laparoscopy port sites and is also more prone to strangulation.
A Richter hernia is an external hernia that involves only the antimesenteric aspect of a loop of bowel. It occurs most commonly in femoral hernias and at laparoscopy port sites and is also more prone to strangulation.