Acute Intestinal Obstruction: A Rare Aetiology. (26th June 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chatterjee, Shamita; Chatterjee, Souvik; Kumar, Sanjeev; Gupta, Shahana
• Other Names: Cho A. Academic Editor.; Çolak T. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-06-26
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/501209
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Internal herniation of small intestine is a very rare entity, and it poses a real diagnostic challenge clinically. Recurrent entrapment of the bowel may lead to partial to complete intestinal obstruction and eventually strangulation of the small bowel. Of this rare clinical entity, left paraduodenal hernia is more common. High index of suspicion with prompt management may prevent bowel strangulation and gangrene. We present a case of acute intestinal obstruction due to left paraduodenal hernia with malrotation of midgut in a 55-year-old male patient.