Internal Hernia of the Greater Omentum: Cadaveric Findings of a Previously Unreported Variant.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Andrea Andrea
Vy Tran
Cameron K Schmidt
Christian Fisahn, Orthopedic Surgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute.
Joe Iwanaga
Rod J Oskouian, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-30-2017

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.

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Area of Special Interest

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine