Radiologic imaging of herniation of the small bowel through a defect in the broad ligament.
Internal herniation through the broad ligament is extremely rare. We report a case in which radiologic examinations including computed tomography (CT) were performed. A strangulated loop in the Douglas fossa was well-demonstrated by CT. CT can provide some clues to the diagnosis of this condition.
D000290:Adnexa Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001956:Broad Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed