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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction

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Posterior rectus sheath hernia causing intermittent small bowel obstruction.

Scott Lenobel¹, Robert Lenobel², Joseph Yu¹

¹Department of Radiology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, USA.

Journal of Radiology Case Reports

|November 27, 2014

Summary

A rare posterior rectus sheath hernia caused intermittent small bowel obstruction. Early awareness of this abdominal wall hernia is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Keywords:

CT abdomen abdominal pain hernia rectus sheath small bowel obstruction

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Gastroenterology
Abdominal Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Posterior rectus sheath hernias are uncommon abdominal wall defects.
Their rarity can lead to diagnostic challenges and delays, especially in patients with abdominal pain.

Observation:

A case of a large posterior rectus sheath hernia (6 cm) causing intermittent small bowel obstruction is presented.
The hernia sac contained a significant portion of the small bowel within the rectus sheath.

Findings:

Computed tomography (CT) scans were initially inconclusive due to the defect's size and location.
The diagnosis was delayed until symptoms of small bowel obstruction became apparent.

Implications:

Increased clinical awareness of posterior rectus sheath hernias is necessary for prompt diagnosis.
This case highlights the importance of considering rare hernias in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain and obstruction.