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Strangulated left para-duodenal hernia: A case report and review of literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Internal hernias are a rare entity with an incidence of 0.2%-0.9% among all hernias. Patients may present with a wide spectrum of symptoms, but strangulated para-duodenal hernias are relatively rare. We present a case of a 24-year-old male who presented with severe abdominal pain. He was diagnosed with a left para-duodenal hernia through contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. He underwent exploratory laparotomy followed by the resection of strangulated ileal loops with ileo-ileal anastomosis. Emergency surgery is the mainstay of management, and the approach to surgery, open vs. laparoscopic, depends on the surgeon's expertise and available infrastructure. The mortality rate is high if hernias are complicated by incarceration, strangulation, or obstruction.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.034

Authors: Samiksha Lamichhane, Sapana Koirala, Bhawani khanal

Institution: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550