Caecal herniation through the foramen of Winslow: a rare cause of bowel obstruction

Updates Surg. 2013 Sep;65(3):241-4. doi: 10.1007/s13304-012-0150-7. Epub 2012 Apr 5.

Abstract

Internal herniation through the foramen of Winslow is a rare cause of abdominal hernia. We describe a case in which caecal herniation through the foramen of Winslow was diagnosed using various imaging modalities, including computed tomography and managed operatively through hernia identification, caecal reduction and foramen closure. The literature is subsequently reviewed to highlight previous similar episodes and identify the optimal modalities for pre-operative diagnosis and describe the most appropriate intra-operative management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cecal Diseases / etiology*
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Hernia, Abdominal / complications*
  • Hernia, Abdominal / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Abdominal / surgery
  • Herniorrhaphy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed