Stranched Internal Hernia Revealed by Occlusion of the Large Libra: A Propos of a Case
Abdoulaye Kanté,
Mamady Almami Kéita,
Idrissa Tounkara
et al.
Abstract:The left para-duodenal internal hernia, whose origin is generally embryological, is a rare etiology of intestinal obstruction found mainly in young adults. We report here the case of acute intestinal obstruction by left para-duodenal internal hernia in a 36-year-old young man. It was a patient who consulted urgently for occlusive syndrome with cessation of materials and gases. Abdominal percussion noted abdominal tympanism and pre-hepatic dullness was preserved. The flow and icicle signs were negative. Palpati… Show more
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