Congenital Internal Hernia a Rare Cause of Acute Intestinal Obstruction

Abstract

Internal hernia may either be congenital or acquired. Acquired internal hernias are usually complications of previous abdominal surgery. Congenital internal hernia is a rare entity and it being a cause of small bowel obstruction is still rare. We report a case of congenital internal hernia presenting as acute intestinal obstruction and its surgical management.

Small bowel obstruction secondary to greater omental encircling band–Unusual case report

“…This may be congenital or acquired and may be persistent or intermittent. There is high risk of strangulation of bowel loops [4] . Congenital hernias occur most commonly in infancy and childhood but rarely can be seen in adults.…”

Wael's surgical treatment of intestinal gangrene due to congenital internal hernia: A case report and review of literature

“…An internal hernia is a protrusion of intestines through intra‐abdominal mesenteric defect that is formed in a congenital or acquired pathway 1 . Although it is reported in the pediatric surgical field, in adults it is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction.…”

Simultaneous small and large bowel obstruction as a consequence of internal hernia: A case report

“…Internal hernia is defined as protrusion of intestines through a congenital or acquired an intra-abdominal defect [ 1 ]. The presentation can be acute or chronic but there are no hallmark symptoms or signs that precisely distinguish internal hernia from other causes of intestinal obstruction [ 2 ].…”