Laparoscopic Management of Strangulated Broad Ligament Hernia
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Broad ligament hernia was first reported post-autopsy by Quain in 1861. In a 1995 review article, only 61 cases had ever been reported. This paper presents a case report of broad ligament hernia and explores the literature surrounding this topic.<br />...
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Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences,
2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <strong>Introduction:</strong> Broad ligament hernia was first reported post-autopsy by Quain in 1861. In a 1995 review article, only 61 cases had ever been reported. This paper presents a case report of broad ligament hernia and explores the literature surrounding this topic.<br /> <strong>Case Presentation:</strong> The patient presented with no significant past medical history, acute lower abdominal pain (several hours), nausea, and vomiting. Clinical examination showed a heart rate of 85 beats per minute; normal temperature, blood pressure, and respiratory rate; and a mildly distended abdomen with tenderness across the right lower quadrant. A plain abdominal X-ray showed dilated small bowel loops, and a blood test showed leukocytosis. Urgent diagnostic laparoscopy showed a broad ligament strangulated hernia with small bowel infarction. Reduction of the small bowel, resection, and side-side anastomosis were performed. The patient had an uneventful recovery, and follow up reported no postoperative complications.<br /> <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Laparoscopic management of small bowel obstruction due to broad ligament internal hernia is a safe and effective option. |
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| Item Description: | 2476-390X 2476-3918 10.15171/hpr.2018.22 |