[Left paraduodenal hernia: a case report and review of the literature].
Paraduodenal hernia is a rare internal congenital hernia due to an embryological abnormality. It is often associated with non-specific abdominal symptoms. In this report the authors describe the case of a woman who was referred to the emergency ward for intestinal obstruction. Preliminary examinations (x-ray and computed tomography scan) failed to yield a clear diagnosis. The patient underwent a surgical procedure and a left paraduodenal hernia was diagnosed. A sound knowledge of embryological anatomy is essential for safe, effective surgical treatment of such internal hernias. A review of the literature confirms that this congenital abnormality is rare and that its diagnosis is the most difficult step in its therapeutic management.
Amodio
Pietro Maria
PM
U.O.C. Chirurgia d'Urgenza e Vascolare, Ospedale Belcolle, Viterbo.
Alberti
Aldo
A
Bigonzoni
Eugenio
E
Piciollo
Maurizio
M
Fortunati
Tiziano
T
Alberti
Domenico
D
D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged