Rare internal hernia following pancreatoduodenectomy: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex procedure with a high morbidity rate. Internal hernia following PD is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. Herein, we describe a rare case of internal hernia after PD.

Presentation of case

A 76-year-old man who underwent subtotal stomach-preserving PD 7 years ago presented with vomiting and abdominal pain. Abdominal computed tomography revealed an internal hernia. Because conservative treatment failed, surgical intervention was performed. Intraoperative findings revealed efferent loop herniation in the space between the afferent loop near the Braun anastomosis and transverse mesocolon. The hernia was repositioned and the mesenteric defect was closed.

Discussion

This is an extremely rare case of an i

SUBMITTER: Tsujii T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647629 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature