Spontaneous transmesenteric hernia: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction in an adult.
The authors report a case of spontaneous transmesenteric hernia with strangulation in an adult. Transmesenteric hernia (TMH) is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction and is seldom diagnosed preoperatively, and most TMHs in adults are related to predisposing factors, such as previous surgery, abdominal trauma, and peritonitis. TMH are more likely to develop volvulus and strangulation or ischemia. A brief review of etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment is discussed.
Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , New Delhi, India.
Poras
P
Chaudhary
Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , New Delhi, India.
Meenakshi
M
Rao
Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , New Delhi, India.
Alok
A
Kumar
Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , New Delhi, India.
Sachin
S
Khandelwal
Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , New Delhi, India.
Nikhil
N
Gupta
Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital , New Delhi, India.
Moninder P
MP
Arora
internal hernia; transmesenteric hernia.