Left Paraduodenal Hernia: a Case Report

Abstract

Congenital internal hernias often remain unrecognized since they are infrequent and produce nonspecific abdominal symptoms. Abdominal imaging during a symptomatic episode leads to the diagnosis. Surgical treatment is essential regarding the risks of incarceration. We report a case of left paraduodenal hernia misdiagnosed for over thirty years despite extensive imaging and surgical exploration.

Key Words:

• Paraduodenal hernia
• internal hernia

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M. Thoma

P. Mendes da Costa Department of Digestive and Laparoscopic surgery Brugmann University Hospital Place A. Van Gehuchten, 4 B-1020 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]

P. Scherpings

P. Mendes da Costa Department of Digestive and Laparoscopic surgery Brugmann University Hospital Place A. Van Gehuchten, 4 B-1020 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]

J. Verschraegen

P. Mendes da Costa Department of Digestive and Laparoscopic surgery Brugmann University Hospital Place A. Van Gehuchten, 4 B-1020 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]

A. Theunis

P. Mendes da Costa Department of Digestive and Laparoscopic surgery Brugmann University Hospital Place A. Van Gehuchten, 4 B-1020 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]

M. Nyst

P. Mendes da Costa Department of Digestive and Laparoscopic surgery Brugmann University Hospital Place A. Van Gehuchten, 4 B-1020 Brussels, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]