title: Left paraduodenal hernia successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery: a case report.
abstract: A 60-year-old Japanese man was referred for examination of abdominal pain. Abdominal MRI exactly demonstrated paraduodenal hernia. Propylthiouracil was administered until the patient became euthyroid, because Graves' disease was detected during the subsequent general examinations. Laparoscopic repair was then carried out. The sac collar, which had a diameter of about 30 mm, was located lateral to the ascending portion of the duodenum. Bowel incarcerated in the hernia sac was reduced and the hernia orifice closed. The postoperative course was good, and the patient was discharged 7 days after surgery. The diagnosis by MRI has made possible laparoscopic surgery for paraduodenal hernia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Haibara General Hospital, Makinohara City, Shizuoka, Japan.
authors.forename: Tuyoshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shoji
authors.forename: Raisuke
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nishiyama
authors.forename: Koji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Oba
authors.forename: Masaki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Azuma