[Internal abdominal hernias. Presentation of 10 treated cases]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Pathology

Context:

• Internal hernias are rare causes of bowel obstruction.
• Niguarda Hospital Emergency Surgery Division observed ten cases between 1969-1978.

Purpose:

• To highlight the importance of considering internal hernias in differential diagnosis.
• To describe clinical and radiological features suggestive of internal hernia.

Summary:

• Presents ten cases of abdominal internal hernia.
• Key diagnostic indicators include ileal strangulation symptoms, radiographic evidence of distended ileal loops with air-fluid levels, and a lack of surgical history.

Impact:

• Aids clinicians in diagnosing rare abdominal emergencies.
• Emphasizes prompt recognition for improved patient outcomes.