Question 169 · LEK · Introduction
A Richter’s hernia is defined as:
- A. every linea alba hernia.
- B. every inguinal hernia in a woman.
- C. a hernia that contains the Meckel’s diverticulum.
- D. a hernia that contains the antimesenteric wall of the intestine.
- E. a hiatal hernia.
Hint
Consider which hernia can strangulate bowel without producing complete intestinal obstruction.
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