Author/Authors :
Mozaffar، Mohammad نويسنده , , Hasani، Mohammad نويسنده Department of Surgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Fallah، Mahtab نويسنده Department of Surgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Sobhiyeh، Mohammad Reza نويسنده , , Adhami، Farideh نويسنده Dept. of General and Vascular Surgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract :
A 41-year old mentally retarded patient presented acutely with a 3 day history of vomiting and absolute constipation.
Intestinal obstruction was diagnosed following an abdominal x ray. At laparotomy, a left paraduodenal hernia was
present, without incarceration of small bowel. The herniated loops were reduced and the hernia orifice closed. The
anatomy, treatment and importance of considering this uncommon diagnosis when examining a patient with acute small
bowel obstruction are discussed.
