
@article{ref1,
title="Colonic perforation following blunt trauma to an inguinal hernia",
journal="Hernia",
year="2011",
author="Westwood, D. A. and Milsom, P. B.",
volume="15",
number="6",
pages="699-700",
abstract="External forces that may appear trivial in the setting of blunt abdominal trauma can cause significant hollow viscus injury when applied directly to an inguinal hernia. We report a very rare case of colonic perforation following a direct blow to an inguinal hernia sustained during a rugby union match and review the relevant literature.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1265-4906",
doi="10.1007/s10029-010-0702-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0702-z"
}