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Internal hernia caused by exposed structures after laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection for rectal cancer: A
Shinya Sakamoto1, Ryo Inada1, Eri Kuroda1
1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kochi Health Sciences Center, Kochi, India.
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
|April 23, 2023
Summary
Internal hernias are rare complications after rectal cancer surgery. This case highlights small bowel obstruction due to internal hernia following lateral lymph node dissection, emphasizing its importance in differential diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Internal hernias are infrequent complications following lateral lymph node dissection (LLND) for rectal cancer.
- Exposed anatomical structures after LLND can create potential sites for internal hernia formation.

