Foramen of Winslow Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Introduction Foramen of Winslow hernia is a rare occurrence, accounting for only 8% of all internal hernias and 0.08% of all hernias. It presents a diagnostic challenge with subtle clinical and radio - logical features. A delay in treatment is responsible for high mortality rates of around 36 - 49%...

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Autores principales:	Chin Li Tee, Bree Stephensen, Thushara Dissanayake, David A. Grieve
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Publicado:	Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2014
Materias:	small intestine hernia peritoneal cavity Medicine R
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f022022688394b2e97d85907de92fd662021-11-14T07:57:32ZForamen of Winslow Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review2783-243010.17795/acr-25656https://doaj.org/article/f022022688394b2e97d85907de92fd662014-12-01T00:00:00Zhttps://colorectalresearch.sums.ac.ir/article_45478_8940669e6dab55f1377ddc2d365c5dbc.pdfhttps://doaj.org/toc/2783-2430Introduction Foramen of Winslow hernia is a rare occurrence, accounting for only 8% of all internal hernias and 0.08% of all hernias. It presents a diagnostic challenge with subtle clinical and radio - logical features. A delay in treatment is responsible for high mortality rates of around 36 - 49%. Case Presentation Here we describe a case of a 31-year-old man who presented with acute epigastric pain. Extensive diagnostic work - up suggested foramen of Winslow hernia. At laparotomy, the herniated small bowel was viable and reduction was achieved with gentle traction. Conclusions Successful management of foramen of Winslow hernia requires prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment.Chin Li TeeBree StephensenThushara DissanayakeDavid A. GrieveShiraz University of Medical Sciencesarticlesmall intestineherniaperitoneal cavityMedicineRENIranian Journal of Colorectal Research, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 0-0 (2014)
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description	Introduction Foramen of Winslow hernia is a rare occurrence, accounting for only 8% of all internal hernias and 0.08% of all hernias. It presents a diagnostic challenge with subtle clinical and radio - logical features. A delay in treatment is responsible for high mortality rates of around 36 - 49%. Case Presentation Here we describe a case of a 31-year-old man who presented with acute epigastric pain. Extensive diagnostic work - up suggested foramen of Winslow hernia. At laparotomy, the herniated small bowel was viable and reduction was achieved with gentle traction. Conclusions Successful management of foramen of Winslow hernia requires prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment.
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Foramen of Winslow Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review

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