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  • Title: Small-bowel intestinal obstruction caused by an unusual internal hernia.
    Author: Li JC, Chu DW, Lee DW, Chan AC.
    Journal: Asian J Surg; 2005 Jan; 28(1):62-4. PubMed ID: 15691803.
    Abstract:
    We report a rare case of transomental small-bowel herniation in a 91-year-old lady who presented with central abdominal pain and mild distension. Urgent abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed a segment of dilated ileum with features suggestive of strangulation. Emergency exploration revealed a segment of congested small-bowel loop herniated through a defect over the greater omentum. Reduction of the bowel loops and division of the omental defect was performed without the need for bowel resection. The patient made an uneventful recovery. We discuss the value of CT scan and highlight the importance of recognizing this rare cause of small-bowel obstruction.
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