Caecal herniation through the foramen of Winslow.
The 28th reported case of caecal herniation through the foramen of Winslow is presented. A review of the literature reveals a mortality of 49% in lesser-sac herniae due to late diagnosis and operative difficulties. The comparative ease of hernial reduction after deflating trapped bowel by small-bore needle aspiration is discussed.
D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence