Large congenital mesenteric defect presenting in an adult.

Document Type

Article

Department

Surgery; Centre for Innovation in Medical Education

Abstract

Congenital internal hernia is a rare cause of bowel obstruction in adults and often presents with complications. A high index of suspicion, occasionally aided by appropriate radiological imaging, should lead to early surgical intervention and thus reduce morbidity and mortality. We describe a case of a 27-year-old woman who presented with upper abdominal pain and nonspecific abdominal signs. Computed tomography showed features of bowel ischemia which prompted surgical intervention. On exploration, she was found to have a large mesenteric defect with herniating ileum and ascending colon. A segment of gangrenous small bowel was resected. The mesenteric defect was repaired and the bowel tacked down to prevent volvulus. The Patient made an uneventful recovery.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology : official Journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association

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