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First complete laparoscopic resection of a gangrenous falciform ligament

Ralf Czymek, Ralf Bouchard, Stephanie Hollmann, C. Kagel, Armin Frank, Hans‐Peter Bruch, C. Buerk

European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology · 2009 · 17 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for patients with gangrene or an abscess of the falciform ligament. We describe the first complete laparoscopic resection of a gangrenous falciform ligament in a 44-year-old female patient with first signs and symptoms of peritonitis.

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