Internal hernia through a congenital peritoneal defect in the vesico-uterine space.
2016
Introduction
An internal hernia is a rare type of hernia that may either be congenital or acquired in etiology. Acquired internal hernias generally develop from mesenteric defects or adhesions from prior surgery. These hernias can trap and/or twist small bowel, resulting in bowel obstruction. The diagnosis of small bowel obstruction (SBO) secondary to internal hernia is particularly challenging given its non-specific clinical presentation. Thus, it is critical for the clinician to keep internal hernias as part of the differential for a patient presenting with SBO.
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