Transmesenteric hernias have bimodal distribution and occur in both pediatric and adult patients. In the adult population, the cause is iatrogenic, traumatic, or inflammatory. We report a case of transmesocolic hernia...Transmesenteric hernias have bimodal distribution and occur in both pediatric and adult patients. In the adult population, the cause is iatrogenic, traumatic, or inflammatory. We report a case of transmesocolic hernia in an elderly person without any preoperative history. An 84-year-old Korean female was admitted with midabdominal pain and distension for 1 d. On abdominal computed tomography, we diagnosed transmesocolic hernia with strangulated small bowel obstruction, and performed emergency surgery. The postoperative period was uneventful and she was discharged 11 d after surgery. Hence, it is important to consider the possibility of transmesocolic hernia in elderly patients with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction, even in cases with no previous surgery. 2013 Baishideng. All rights reserved.展开更多
BACKGROUND Internal hernia is a rare cause of acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction in adults.Internal abdominal hernias include paraduodenal,perigastric,foramen of Winslow,intersigmoid,and post-anastomotic hernias...BACKGROUND Internal hernia is a rare cause of acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction in adults.Internal abdominal hernias include paraduodenal,perigastric,foramen of Winslow,intersigmoid,and post-anastomotic hernias and can be congenital or acquired.Internal hernias occur in 1%-2%of patients,and transmesocolic hernias are extremely rare.This report presents a patient with a transverse mesocolic hernia with a preoperative diagnosis of small intestinal obstruction.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old Chinese woman was admitted to the hospital with middle and upper abdominal pain for 2 d,abdominal distension,and vomiting.After abdominal computed tomography,she was diagnosed with an internal abdominal hernia complicated by small intestinal obstruction and underwent emergency laparoscopic surgery.The patient recovered well and was discharged 6 d postoperatively.CONCLUSION Transmesocolic hernias must be considered in adult patients with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction,even without a history of abdominal trauma or surgery.展开更多
文摘Transmesenteric hernias have bimodal distribution and occur in both pediatric and adult patients. In the adult population, the cause is iatrogenic, traumatic, or inflammatory. We report a case of transmesocolic hernia in an elderly person without any preoperative history. An 84-year-old Korean female was admitted with midabdominal pain and distension for 1 d. On abdominal computed tomography, we diagnosed transmesocolic hernia with strangulated small bowel obstruction, and performed emergency surgery. The postoperative period was uneventful and she was discharged 11 d after surgery. Hence, it is important to consider the possibility of transmesocolic hernia in elderly patients with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction, even in cases with no previous surgery. 2013 Baishideng. All rights reserved.
文摘BACKGROUND Internal hernia is a rare cause of acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction in adults.Internal abdominal hernias include paraduodenal,perigastric,foramen of Winslow,intersigmoid,and post-anastomotic hernias and can be congenital or acquired.Internal hernias occur in 1%-2%of patients,and transmesocolic hernias are extremely rare.This report presents a patient with a transverse mesocolic hernia with a preoperative diagnosis of small intestinal obstruction.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old Chinese woman was admitted to the hospital with middle and upper abdominal pain for 2 d,abdominal distension,and vomiting.After abdominal computed tomography,she was diagnosed with an internal abdominal hernia complicated by small intestinal obstruction and underwent emergency laparoscopic surgery.The patient recovered well and was discharged 6 d postoperatively.CONCLUSION Transmesocolic hernias must be considered in adult patients with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction,even without a history of abdominal trauma or surgery.
