Asrar Ahmad, Irum Saleem, Nisar Ahmed, Farrukh Ayub.
Left para-duodenal hernia; intestinal obstruction, a case report.
Professional Med J Jan ;23(2):238-40.

Internal hernia is defined as herniation of viscera through a defect in the mesentery or peritoneum. Internal hernias can cause intestinal obstruction. Paraduodenal hernias though a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, are more common on the left side. These hernias may cause strangulation and gangrene of the intestines so a high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis. Treatment is always surgical. We hereby report a case of acute intestinal obstruction due to left paraduodenal hernia.

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