title: Internal hernias: surgeons dilemma-unravelled by imaging.
abstract: Internal hernias may present as intestinal obstruction and account for 0.5 to 4.1 % of all cases. Clinical diagnosis of internal hernias is often difficult and thus imaging studies plays an important role in the early diagnosis. It is vital for the radiologist to be familiar with the various types of internal hernias and their radiological features so that prompt diagnosis and early intervention can be made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, 600116 TN India.
authors.forename: Uma Devi
authors.initials: UD
authors.lastname: Murali Appavoo Reddy
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, 600116 TN India.
authors.forename: Bhawna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dev
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, 600116 TN India.
authors.forename: Roy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Santosham
keywords: Foramen of winslow; Internal hernias; Paraduodenal hernia; Pericecal hernia; Small bowel obstrcution; Transmesentric hernia