Paraduodenal hernia: an uncommon cause of recurrent abdominal pain

Internal abdominal hernias are a rare entity and may cause unexplained abdominal pain. This report concerns a 46 year old male patient, with a four year history of episodic colicky peristaltic abdominal pains, in whom a left paraduodenal hernia was found at surgical exploration after a negative diag...

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Published in:Il Giornale di chirurgia 2004-05, Vol.25 (5), p.183-186
Main Authors: Patti, R, Arcara, M, Daví, V, Di Marco, V, Leo, P, Di Vita, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Duodenal Diseases - complications
Duodenal Diseases - diagnosis
Hernia, Abdominal - complications
Hernia, Abdominal - diagnosis
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Recurrence
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Summary:Internal abdominal hernias are a rare entity and may cause unexplained abdominal pain. This report concerns a 46 year old male patient, with a four year history of episodic colicky peristaltic abdominal pains, in whom a left paraduodenal hernia was found at surgical exploration after a negative diagnostic screening by ultrasound, CT and small bowel enema. Upon laparotomy the Authors found a left-sided paraduodenal hernia with an empty herniated sack. Repair of the hernial defect resulted in the complete and stable resolution of abdominal symptoms. The importance of considering paraduodenal hernias in the differential diagnosis of unexplained intermittent abdominal pain is discussed.
ISSN:0391-9005