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Fecal fistula developing in inguinal hernia

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Two unusual cases of inguinal hernias who presented with fecal fistulas are described. Of the two cases one was spontaneous and the other iatrogenic. The diagnostic problems of this entity are discussed.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 160012, Chandigarh, India

    P.L.N.G. Rao M.S., M.Ch., S.K. Mitra M.S., F.R.C.S. & I.C. Pathak M.S., F.A.M.S. (Professor and Head)

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Rao, P., Mitra, S. & Pathak, I. Fecal fistula developing in inguinal hernia. Indian J Pediatr 47, 253–255 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02758204

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