First description of an acquired internal hernia: a  case report

ConclusionWe present the first description of a  young man with an internal hernia due to an intraperitoneal aperture formed by his appendix fused to the spleen. Internal hernia are difficult to diagnose but should be included in the differential diagnosis in cases of intestinal obstruction. CT should be performed in cases of suspicion. Surgical intervention shouldn’t be delayed in order to reduce the high morbidity and mortality rates.
Source: European Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research