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Laparoscopic Peritoneal Flap Closure for Internal Hernia Associated with Colostomy: Two Case Reports
Ryo Kanoda1, Hisahito Endo1, Masanori Katagata1
1Department of Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan.
Surgical Case Reports
|June 12, 2026
Summary
Laparoscopic peritoneal flap closure (LPFC) offers a safe and effective solution for internal hernia associated with colostomy (IHAC) after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This technique successfully treated recurrent cases and may prevent future occurrences.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Background:
- Internal hernia associated with colostomy (IHAC) is a rare but serious complication following colorectal surgery.
- Optimal treatment strategies for IHAC, particularly after intraperitoneal procedures, remain unclear.