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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2025; 13(7): 92254
Published online Mar 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i7.92254
Published online Mar 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i7.92254
Internal hernia as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction: An insight from 13 years of experience
Payal Kaw, Anu Behari, Supriya Sharma, Ashok Kumar, Rajneesh K Singh, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, UP, India
Author contributions: Kaw P collected the data, reviewed the literature, and contributed to conceptualization and manuscript writing; Behari A designed the research study, supervised the process of data collection and manuscript writing, and critically reviewed the study; Sharma S, Kumar A, and Singh RK were responsible for critical review of the manuscript; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Anu Behari, MBBS, MS, Professor, Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow 226014, UP, India. anubehari@yahoo.co.in
Received: January 20, 2024
Revised: September 21, 2024
Accepted: October 8, 2024
Published online: March 6, 2025
Processing time: 310 Days and 1.9 Hours
Revised: September 21, 2024
Accepted: October 8, 2024
Published online: March 6, 2025
Processing time: 310 Days and 1.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Internal hernia (IH) represents less than 1% of all causes of small bowel obstruction. Being rare, IH poses a considerable diagnostic challenge. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography is the most reliable investigation for preoperative identification. A rapid imaging evaluation is necessary to aid in an early diagnosis and prompt intervention, thereby reducing financial burden related to unnecessary investigations and preventing the morbidity and mortality associated with closed-loop obstruction and strangulation of the bowel. Laparoscopic surgery is a safe option for uncomplicated IHs.