Internal Paraduodenal Hernia: A Case Report
Abstract
Internal hernias are rare causes of acute abdominal pain and can lead to severe intestinal obstruction. We report the case of a 38-year-old female patient presenting with abdominal pain localised in the left iliac fossa (FIG) and suprapubic region, with tenderness on palpation, partially relieved by morphine. Abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) with and without contrast injection ruled out renal colic and led to a diagnosis of left paraduodenal internal hernia with upstream duodenal distension. No signs of acute complications were observed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- SAS Journal of Medicine
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 77–78
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN