Herniation of the cecum through the foramen of Winslow.
A case of cecal herniation through the foramen of Winslow is presented. Although rare in occurrence, it carries a high mortality risk when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. A better understanding of the nature of this hernia and appreciation of the classic radiographic findings will allow for earlier recognition and treatment.
D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002432:Cecum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010537:Peritoneum; D011859:Radiography