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Death due to Congenital Transmesenteric Hernia in an Adult: A Rare Autopsy Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Death due to congenital transmesenteric hernias are uncommon in adults. We report a rare autopsy case, of an unmarried 25 years old female who presented with congenital transmesenteric hernia with no previous history of surgery or trauma. Autopsy examination revealed 180 cm of strangulated small intestine herniated through a defect in the small bowel mesentery. This case highlights the importance of considering rare conditions like congenital transmesenteric hernia in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen and the awareness of high level of suspension with prompt advanced imaging and surgical intervention.

Source: Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal

DOI: 10.59779/jiomnepal.1356

Authors: Gopal Chaudhary, Sabnam Shrestha, Arbin Shakya

Institutions: Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409700660

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