Minilaparoscopic left paraduodenal hernia repair—a case report
- Resource Type
- Brief Communication
- Authors
- Pérez-Bertólez, Sonia; Martín-Lluis, Alba; Moraleda, Inés; Tarrado, Xavier
- Source
- European Surgery: Acta Chirurgica Austriaca. 52(5):234-237
- Subject
- Paraduodenal hernia
Internal hernia
Laparoscopic repair
Minilaparoscopy
Intestinal obstruction
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1682-8631
1682-4016
Summary: Background: Paraduodenal hernia is a rare condition which constitutes a diagnostic challenge. Operative repair is mandatory with the laparoscopic approach gaining popularity in recent years.Methods: We report a case of a 15-year-old female with a 2-year history of recurrent abdominal pain. After diagnosis of left paraduodenal hernia, the patient underwent laparoscopic exploration and repair.Results: Using 3 mm instruments, the incarcerated bowel was gently reduced and the hernia orifice was closed with a running suture. The patient continues to be asymptomatic after a 2‑year follow-up.Conclusion: Minilaparoscopic repair of a paraduodenal hernia is safe and feasible regardless of age and size of the patient.