Computed Tomography Diagnosis of Posterior Rectus Sheath Hernia Causing Intermittent Small Bowel Obstruction

Hernias of the posterior rectus sheath are a rarer type of interparietal hernia with only few cases reported up to date. Majority are postsurgical and posttraumatic. Clinical diagnosis may be challenging and imaging is often utilized for diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging t...

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Published inApollo Medicine Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 142 - 145
Main Authors Patil, Aruna Raman, Medipally, Madhukar, Bansal, Amit, Chakma, Nilotpal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01.06.2021
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
bowel obstruction
CT imaging
Diagnostic imaging
Hernia
posterior rectus sheath
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Summary:Hernias of the posterior rectus sheath are a rarer type of interparietal hernia with only few cases reported up to date. Majority are postsurgical and posttraumatic. Clinical diagnosis may be challenging and imaging is often utilized for diagnosis. Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging technique as it maps out the type, extent, contents, and associated complications. We report a case of posterior rectus sheath hernia with small bowel obstruction diagnosed on CT and managed successfully using laparoscopic primary repair.
ISSN:0976-0016
2213-3682
DOI:10.4103/am.am_17_21