Author:
Notz-Heusler Lukas,Burla Laurin,Steinauer Andreas,Misteli Heidi
Abstract
An internal hernia through the foramen of Winslow represents a rare surgical pathology. This report describes a case with incipient caecal ischaemia and discusses current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. A patient in his early 60s presented at the emergency department with abdominal pain and last bowel movement three days prior. A CT scan of the abdomen suggested an internal hernia into the lesser sac. Intraoperatively, the suspected diagnosis could be confirmed laparoscopically with a twisted mobile caecum herniating through the foramen of Winslow. Due to a suspected ischaemia and laparoscopic frustrated reduction, a right open hemicolectomy was performed. The hernia gap was closed. The postoperative course was uneventful. Despite the rarity of internal hernias in patients without prior abdominal surgery, surgeons should be aware of this entity. The diagnosis can be difficult and sometimes only established intraoperatively. Open surgery is usually required. If the gap is clearly identified, the recommendations tend towards its closure.
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