Highlights
Pericecal hernia is a rare form of internal hernia that presents with signs and symptoms of small bowel obstruction.
Imaging will show dilated loops of the small bowel with a transitional zone near the cecum.
Small bowel obstruction caused by pericecal hernia can be safely and successfully managed laparoscopically.
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