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Acute intestinal obstruction: a rare aetiology.
Shamita Chatterjee1, Souvik Chatterjee, Sanjeev Kumar
1Department of Surgery, Medical College, Kolkata-700026, India.
Case Reports in Surgery
|July 14, 2012
Summary
Internal herniation, a rare cause of bowel obstruction, presents diagnostic challenges. Prompt diagnosis of left paraduodenal hernia is crucial to prevent intestinal strangulation and gangrene.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Internal herniation of the small intestine is rare and diagnostically challenging.
- Left paraduodenal hernia is the most common type of internal herniation.
- Bowel entrapment can lead to obstruction, strangulation, and gangrene.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of acute intestinal obstruction caused by left paraduodenal hernia.
- To highlight the diagnostic difficulties and management of this rare condition.
- To emphasize the association with midgut malrotation.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 55-year-old male patient.
- Clinical presentation of acute intestinal obstruction.
- Diagnostic workup for internal hernia and malrotation.
Main Results:
- The patient experienced acute intestinal obstruction.
- A left paraduodenal hernia with midgut malrotation was identified as the cause.
- Prompt surgical intervention was necessary.
Conclusions:
- Left paraduodenal hernia with malrotation can cause acute intestinal obstruction.
- A high index of suspicion is vital for early diagnosis and management.
- Timely intervention can prevent bowel strangulation and preserve intestinal viability.
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