Retrocaecal Hernia Causing Small Bowel Obstruction
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چکیده
Internal hernias are rare causes of small bowel obstruction, and one such internal hernia is the paracecal hernia. Paracecal hernia is a rare type of internal hernia and, though congenital in origin, may occur at any age, usually with symptoms of acute intestinal obstruction.We report a case of a small bowel obstruction related to a paracecal hernia in which a preoperative diagnosis was made on computed tomography. A laparotomy was performed for definitive diagnosis and treatment. The surgery achieved a good outcome.
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