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Retroperitoneal hernia following radical cystectomy: case report.

A Kamyab¹, P Hurley, M J Jacobs

¹Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI 48075, USA.

Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery

|June 14, 2011

Summary

Retroperitoneal hernias are rare but can occur in patients with prior urological surgery. A case highlights how ureteral dissection can create defects leading to small bowel strangulation, emphasizing vigilance in post-operative patients.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Gastroenterology
Surgical Anatomy

Background:

Retroperitoneal hernias are uncommon, often arising in congenital fossae.
Prior urological surgery may increase the risk of retroperitoneal hernia formation due to anatomical alterations.

Observation:

A 76-year-old male with a history of radical cystectomy and ileal loop conduit presented with recurrent nausea and vomiting.
Exploratory laparotomy revealed a retroperitoneal hernia with a strangulated loop of small bowel.

Findings:

The patient's prior ureteral dissection created a peritoneal defect, allowing small bowel herniation.
Resection of the strangulated small bowel was performed successfully, with the patient recovering without complications.

Implications:

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