The Usefulness of Laparoscopy in the Treatment of Incarcerated Internal Hernia through a Defect in the Broad Ligament
Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
;
: 133-136, 2015.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-218278
ABSTRACT
Hernias through the broad ligament are rare with a reported incidence of only 4-7% of cases of internal hernias. Here, we report on a rare case of incarcerated internal hernia through a spontaneous defect in the broad ligament which was repaired using a laparoscopic technique. A 41-year-old female was admitted with colic abdominal pain. Laparoscopic exploration was performed for the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Laparoscopic examination confirmed an approximately 10-cm-long ileal loop herniated in the anterior to posterior direction through a left broad ligament defect. A large defect in the broad ligament was closed by an intracorporeal continuous running suture. The patient was highly satisfied with the cosmetic result. In conclusion, laparoscopy could be particularly helpful during pelvic surgery, which usually requires large skin incisions to ensure a good field of view. This approach was cosmetically effective, decreased the postoperative complications, and promoted early recovery to usual activity.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Running
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Skin
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Sutures
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Abdominal Pain
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Colic
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Incidence
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Broad Ligament
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Laparoscopy
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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