[A case of strangulated trans-omentum hernia]

G Chir. 1999 Nov-Dec;20(11-12):487-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

After a review of the Literature, the Authors report a case of intestinal obstruction caused by trans-omentum hernia. This unusual disease is due to a defect of the greater omentum with herniation and secondary strangulation of small bowel. The clinical presentation was that of an intestinal obstruction with rare possibility of preoperative diagnosis. Therefore, a correct knowledge of this pathology and immediate surgery are necessary for the prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hernia / complications*
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / complications*
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Male
  • Omentum*