[Transverse mesocolon herniation. Description of a clinical case]

Minerva Chir. 1991 Sep 30;46(18):975-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of herniation of small bowel through a defect of the transverse meso-colon with secondary herniation through the gastrocolic ligament and re-entry into the greater peritoneal cavity is reported. This form of lesser sac hernia is rare and only one hundred half cases have been reported in literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Hernia
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesocolon*
  • Peritoneal Diseases