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Can a strangulated hernia kill someone if not treated?
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Yes: A truly strangulated loop of intestine trapped in a hernia can result in tissue death & necrosis of the trapped intestine resulting in a severe infection & sepsis if not treated emergently.
Answered 11/17/2020
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