A Case of Trans-Omental Hernia: An Incarcerated Bowel Condition Detected by Computed Tomography

Ishigami, Sumiya; Natsugoe, Shoji; Ojiro, Masataka; Aikou, Takashi

doi:10.1159/000018823

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“…Internal hernias that are caused by a defect in the lesser omentum, great omentum, and mesentery are rare. 14,17,18 Transomental hernias, which constitute 1∼4% of all internal hernias, are infrequently diagnosed preoperatively, as in our case. 18 These defects may be congenital, traumatic, postoperative, postinflammatory, or idiopathic.…”

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Colonic Obstruction Caused by Sigmoid Volvulus Combined with a Transomental Hernia: A Case Report

Choi

Heo

Park

et al. 2008

J Korean Soc Coloproctol

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The case of sigmoid volvulus combined with a transomental hernia is reported. A 70-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with mild abdominal pain and distension. Although no signs of peritoneal irritation were apparent, a plain abdominal X-ray showed a markedly dilated loop of the sigmoid colon, and CT revealed a whirl pattern of the sigmoid mesentery. These findings suggested sigmoid volvulus. Colonoscopic reduction was attempted as an initial nonoperative treatment, and an urgent laparotomy was performed after the reduction failed. The sigmoid loop was herniated through the great omentum, with torsion in the clockwise direction. The colon was manually untwisted in the counterclockwise direction, and the sigmoid loop was released by dividing the great omentum. During this one-stage operation, intraoperative colonic irrigation, sigmoid resection, and primary anastomosis were performed. The postoperative course was uneventful. Although sigmoid volvulus combined with a transomental hernia is rare, urgent surgical intervention is essential on failure of endoscopic reduction.

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confidence: 53%