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Published on: October 29, 2014
Double omental hernia--case report on a very rare cause of intestinal obstruction
J Y See1, A W H Ong, P T C Iau
1Department of Surgery, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074.
Introduction:
We report a case of transomental herniation of the ileum through a defect in the gastrocolic ligament with re-emergence through a defect in the gastrohepatic ligament. This type of herniation is extremely rare and a review of the literature is presented.
Clinical Presentation:
A 41-year-old Chinese male presented with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
Treatment:
An urgent laparotomy was undertaken and he was found to have a rare form of intra-abdominal hernia. The hernia was reduced and the defects were closed.
Outcome:
Postoperative recovery was unremarkable.
Conclusion:
Urgent operation should not be delayed because of the high mortality associated with strangulation.
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