[Bursa omentalis hernia through Winslow's foramen]

The case of a 61 year old female patient suffering from an incarerated hernia through the foramen of Winslow into the lesser sac is discussed. The hernia contained the terminal ileum (20 cm) with caecum, part of the appendix, the ascending colon, hepatic flexure and the first third of the transverse colon. This type of hernia is one of the rarer forms which may occur. After surgical reposition of the hernia contents and closure of the foramen of Winslow, the patient recovered completely and was discharged.