Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Gastric Trichobezoar: An Unusual Cause of Anemia.

Cureus·2025

Same author

Diaphragmatic Rupture in the Postpartum Period.

Cureus·2025

Same author

Management of a Large Abdominal Desmoid Tumor Complicated by Lymphedema of the Lower Limb: A Case Report.

Cureus·2024

Same author

Peritoneal hydatidosis: An exceptional case report.

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)·2022

Same author

Incidental discovery of a giant ovarian cystadenoma.

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)·2022

Same author

Fortuitous discovery of an early neuroendocrine tumor during appendicular peritonitis.

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)·2022

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 4, 2025

Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh

Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh

Published on: September 11, 2021

Retrocecal hernia: A case report.

Amine Fatine^1,2, Mounir Bouali^1,2, Abdelilah El Bakouri^1,2

¹Visceral Surgery Emergency Department, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)

|May 27, 2021

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Retroperitoneal hernias are a rare cause of bowel obstruction. Early diagnosis with CT scans is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgery for this internal hernia.

Keywords:

Ileum Internal hernia Pericecal hernia Retrocecal hernia

More Related Videos

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

Author Spotlight: Recent Advancements in Reoperative Foregut Surgery

Author Spotlight: Recent Advancements in Reoperative Foregut Surgery

Published on: September 22, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 4, 2025

Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh

Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh

Published on: September 11, 2021

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

Author Spotlight: Recent Advancements in Reoperative Foregut Surgery

Author Spotlight: Recent Advancements in Reoperative Foregut Surgery

Published on: September 22, 2023

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Anatomy
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Retroperitoneal and retrocecal hernias are uncommon causes of intestinal obstruction.
Knowledge of these rare internal hernias is essential for timely diagnosis and appropriate management.
This case report reviews the characteristics and treatment of retroperitoneal hernias.

Observation:

A 72-year-old male presented with symptoms of bowel obstruction, including abdominal pain and vomiting.
Abdominal CT scan revealed small bowel loops clumped posteriorly and below the cecum, suggesting internal herniation.
The patient underwent laparotomy, revealing incarcerated bowel within a retrocecal fossa.

Findings:

Surgical exploration confirmed a retrocecal hernia with incarcerated viable bowel.
The surgical procedure involved releasing the incarcerated bowel by collapsing retrocecal ligaments.
The patient was treated surgically for the internal hernia.

Implications:

Internal hernias should be considered in patients with bowel obstruction, especially those without prior abdominal surgery or external hernias.
Accurate diagnosis via CT imaging can prevent misdiagnosis and guide surgical intervention.
Prompt recognition and surgical management are key to favorable outcomes in cases of retroperitoneal hernia.