Intestinal obstruction caused by a foramen of Winslow hernia

Am J Surg. 2008 Aug;196(2):242-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.05.058. Epub 2008 Apr 24.

Abstract

Hernias occurring through the foramen of Winslow are extremely rare (accounting for only 8% of all internal hernias and 0.08% of all hernias) and are seldom diagnosed preoperatively. A delay in treatment is responsible for high mortality rates of around 36% to 49%. Successful management requires prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hernia / complications*
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestine, Small / pathology
  • Intestine, Small / surgery
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Omentum*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / complications*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / surgery