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Adhesional omental hernia: A case report
Tatsuya Fukami1, Hiroshi Tsujioka1, Maki Goto1
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, ASO Iizuka Hospital, 3-83 Yoshio-machi, Iizuka, Fukuoka, 820-8505, Japan.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|January 9, 2015
Summary
Adhesional omental hernias are rare causes of acute abdomen. Laparoscopy can diagnose these hernias, especially in patients with prior abdominal surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Omental hernias are infrequently encountered and pose diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific clinical presentations.
- Previous abdominal surgery, such as Cesarean section, can predispose individuals to internal hernias.
Observation:
- A case of adhesional omental hernia was diagnosed intraoperatively via laparoscopy.
- The hernia involved omental bands adhered to the anterior uterine wall, creating a defect through which a loop of small bowel herniated.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic exploration revealed omental adhesions to the uterus, causing partial ileal narrowing.
- A dilated proximal small bowel loop was observed within the omental defect, without signs of edema, suggesting a chronic or intermittent obstruction.
Implications:
- Adhesional omental hernias represent an uncommon etiology of acute abdomen that warrants consideration in differential diagnoses.
- Awareness of this condition is crucial for timely diagnosis and management, particularly in patients with a history of abdominal procedures.
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