LEFT PARA-DUODENAL HERNIA

INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION, A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Asrar Ahmad
  • Irum Saleem
  • Nisar Ahmed
  • Farrukh Ayub

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2016.23.02.1464

Keywords:

Hernia, intestinal obstruction, gangrene

Abstract

Internal hernia is defined as herniation of viscera through a defect in the
mesentery or peritoneum. Internal hernias can cause intestinal obstruction. Paraduodenal
hernias though a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, are more common on the left side. These
hernias may cause strangulation and gangrene of the intestines so a high index of suspicion is
required for diagnosis. Treatment is always surgical. We hereby report a case of acute intestinal
obstruction due to left paraduodenal hernia.

Author Biographies

Asrar Ahmad

Combined Military Hospital, Quetta

Irum Saleem

Mercy Teaching Hospital, Peshawar

Nisar Ahmed

Hayatabad Medical Complex,
Peshawar

Farrukh Ayub

Combined Military Hospital, Quetta

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Published

2016-02-10