Abstract:Introduction
Broad ligament hernia (BLH) is a rare but potentially life threatening condition. One of the two cases described here is the only reported case of BLH in recent literature, where marsupialisation was done. These two case reports comprise the only reported side by side pictorial comparison of the two laparoscopic surgical therapeutic options for BLH.
Presentation of cases
Both patients presented with classical symptoms and signs of acute intestinal obstructi… Show more
“…3 The spectrum of symptoms ranging from none to an acute incarcerated hernia makes the diagnosis challenging and results in late treatment. 4 The optimal surgical approach is controversial between open and laparoscopic techniques. 5…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The aetiology can be congenital or acquired (secondary to operative trauma, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease) 3 . The spectrum of symptoms ranging from none to an acute incarcerated hernia makes the diagnosis challenging and results in late treatment 4 . The optimal surgical approach is controversial between open and laparoscopic techniques 5 …”
A broad ligament can drive it in 5% of cases. Bowel obstruction through a defect in the broad ligament of the uterus is an uncommon disease. We present a 41‐year‐old woman who underwent an abdominal laparoscopic. It showed diffuse loop dilation, minimal free fluid in the pelvis, and an unexpected small orifice in the right broad ligament of the uterus, which measured approximately 3 cm.
“…3 The spectrum of symptoms ranging from none to an acute incarcerated hernia makes the diagnosis challenging and results in late treatment. 4 The optimal surgical approach is controversial between open and laparoscopic techniques. 5…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The aetiology can be congenital or acquired (secondary to operative trauma, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease) 3 . The spectrum of symptoms ranging from none to an acute incarcerated hernia makes the diagnosis challenging and results in late treatment 4 . The optimal surgical approach is controversial between open and laparoscopic techniques 5 …”
A broad ligament can drive it in 5% of cases. Bowel obstruction through a defect in the broad ligament of the uterus is an uncommon disease. We present a 41‐year‐old woman who underwent an abdominal laparoscopic. It showed diffuse loop dilation, minimal free fluid in the pelvis, and an unexpected small orifice in the right broad ligament of the uterus, which measured approximately 3 cm.
“…Mechanical SBO with double transitional zone, bowel loops herniated beside the uterus with slight deviation of uterus to the contralateral side, enlargement of the distance between the uterus and one of the ovaries, and presence of free fluid in the pelvis would lead to suspicion of broad ligament herniation. [1] A standard therapeutic intervention has not yet been established. [2] Diagnostic laparoscopy could be performed if the preoperative diagnosis is uncertain.…”
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