Herniation of gastrointestinal structures through the foramen of Winslow is rare, with patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms. We describe a 47-year-old woman who presented with generalized, intermittent, colicky abdominal pain for a duration of 4 days. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed findings consistent with herniation of the ileocecal junction through the foramen of Winslow. Laparoscopic assisted internal hernia reduction with ileocecal resection and side-to-side ileocolic anastomosis were done. The cecum and terminal ileum were resected due to signs of ischemia. Her postoperative was uneventful, and she was discharged in the second postoperative day. She did not show any signs or symptoms suggestive of complications or recurrence during her follow-up.
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