Incarcerated transmesosigmoid hernia presenting in a 60-year-old man: a case report

Incarcerated transmesosigmoid hernia presenting in a 60-year-old man: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Internal hernias are a rare cause of small bowel obstruction and are estimated to account for 1% to 5% of cases. Herniation through a defect in the sigmoid mesocolon constitutes 6% of all internal hernias.</p> <p>Case p...

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Main Authors: Collins Danielle, Kavanagh Dara, Myers Eddie, Richards Steve, McDermott Enda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/161

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