
Transmesenteric (Internal) Hernia with an Ileal Volvulus in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review – Pages 4-7
Victor Ikechukwu Nwagbaraa, Maurice Efana Asuquoa, Dianabasi Eduwemb, Samuel Akpana and Uche Nwekea
aDepartment of Surgery, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria; bDepartment of Radiology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12970/2308-6483.2013.01.01.2
Download PDFAbstract: Introduction:Transmesenteric hernia describes an internal abdominal herniation through an opening in the mesentery. It is a very rare finding especially in pregnant women.
Case Report: We report a case of acute intestinal obstruction in a 30-year-old pregnant woman with a rare finding of transmesenteric hernia and gangrenous ileal volvulus at exploration. Despite a delay due to a precipitated labour and delivery successfully managed her.
Conclusion: Clinicians when faced with similar features in a pregnant woman should consider transmesenteric hernia.
Keywords: Transmesenteric hernia, ileal volvulus, pregnancy. Read more