A Rare Case of Intestinal Obstruction from Internal Hernia through a Foramen Formed by Appendices Epiploicae

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2020-02-05
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Olajide, T. O.
Balogun, O. S.
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Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Internal hernias are uncommon causes of acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction. Internal herniation due to appendices epiploicae is very rare with only six cases reported in the literature. CASE REPORT: We, herein, present the report of a 64-year-old female who presented with features of intestinal obstruction due to internal herniation of a loop of small intestine through an orifice formed by the fusion of two appendices epiploicae. The band was divided into release the entrapped loop of bowel. CONCLUSION: A high index of suspicion with prompt surgical intervention will improve outcome
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Appendix Epiploica , Intestinal obstruction , Hernia of abdominal cavity , Internal herniation , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Surgery
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Olajide TO, Balogun OS. A Rare Case of Intestinal Obstruction from Internal Hernia through a Foramen Formed by Appendices Epiploicae – A Case Report and Review of Literature. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2020;0…8(C):4-6. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2020.3684