Repair of posterolateral ventral herniation caused by diabetic truncal neuropathy.

Read, R C; Metzer, W S; Johnson, D; Grismer, J; Nickols, J R · Surgery · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Abdominal pain caused by diabetic radiculopathy is uncommon, and abdominal hernia as a complication is rare. We report a case of abdominal wall herniation caused by diabetic truncal radiculopathy requiring surgical repair. Clinical and diagnostic features of this entity are reviewed.

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