Paraduodenal Hernia as a Reason for Small Intestine Obstruction: Report of a Case

Internal hernia represents only a small fraction of the patients with intestinal obstruction, however ۵۰% of paraduodenal hernia present as an acute intestinal obstruction. The case is a ۲۸-year old man with presentation of complete bowel obstruction. Diagnosis confirmed through physical examination and abdominal radiography. Laparatomy was performed during which total herniation of small intestine into a retroperitoneal space through a defect on left mesocolon was noted. A left paraduodenal hernia was diagnosed. The hernia was repaired by reduction and closure of the mesentric defect.

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Paradeuodenal hernia ، Intestinal obstruction