Case Report
Laparoscopic repair of acute small bowel obstruction due to left paraduodenal hernia: A case report

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Highlights

  • Paraduodenal hernia is a rare disease but the most common internal hernia.

  • Computed tomography is the standard for a correct diagnosis in left paraduodenal hernia.

  • Laparoscopic repair of paraduodenal hernia is feasible and effective because of its minimal invasiveness and aesthetic advantage.

Abstract

Introduction

Paraduodenal hernia is a rare disease but the most common internal hernia. Laparoscopic repair of paraduodenal hernia is feasible and effective because of its minimal invasiveness and aesthetic advantage.

Presentation of case

We report a case of a 79 year-old-man who was admitted with a complaint of recurrent left abdominal pain. Computed tomography revealed an encapsulated cluster of jejunum loops in the left upper quadrant, near the ligament of Treitz and at the dorsal side of the inferior mesenteric vein. Emergency laparoscopic surgery was performed. The jejunum loops incarcerated in the hernia sac was reduced. The hernia orifice was closed with interrupted suture. Postoperative period was uneventful and the patient was discharged home on the 7th postoperative day. There has been no recurrence during a follow-up.

Discussion

If there is a working space in the abdominal cavity, laparoscopic surgery for paraduodenal hernia leads to patient’s early recovery with cosmetic satisfaction.

Conclusion

Left paraduodenal hernia is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction that should be thought about patient with a history of recurrent abdominal pain. Computed tomography is the standard for a correct diagnosis. Laparoscopic repair as the first surgical option for paraduodenal hernia is feasible despite of technical difficulties.

Keywords

Paraduodenal hernia
Small bowel obstruction
Laparoscopic surgery

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