Title
Internal Hernia of the Greater Omentum: Cadaveric Findings of a Previously Unreported Variant.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-30-2017
Publication Title
Cureus
Keywords
anatomy; greater omentum; internal hernia; intestinal obstruction; transomental hernia
Abstract
Transomental hernias (TOHs) are a rare finding, constituting a fraction of all intestinal hernias. Here, we report the cadaveric discovery of a spontaneous TOH involving the sigmoid colon in an 82-year-old female and discuss the relevant literature. To our knowledge, a TOH involving the sigmoid colon has not been previously reported.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Clinical Institute
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Recommended Citation
Andrea, Andrea; Tran, Vy; Schmidt, Cameron K; Fisahn, Christian; Iwanaga, Joe; Oskouian, Rod J; and Tubbs, R Shane, "Internal Hernia of the Greater Omentum: Cadaveric Findings of a Previously Unreported Variant." (2017). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 1225.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/1225