Internal Hernia: A Rare Cause of Bowel Ischemia and Infarction.

Internal abdominal hernias are uncommon causes of intestinal obstruction and are difficult to detect preoperatively due to their imprecise clinical manifestations and complicated anatomic appearance. Paraduodenal hernias represent the most common subset of all internal hernias (IHs). The symptoms are nonspecific and range from persistent abdominal discomfort to acute abdomen.

Management of liver hydatid cyst: A case report.

Hydatid disease, if not properly managed, can lead to mortality. Open surgery is preferred and can be a curative approach for multiple and large liver hydatid cysts. Also, regular follow-up is required to detect recurrence.

Laparoscopic management of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture with herniation of abdominal contents into left hemithorax.

Key Clinical Message: Early traumatic diaphragmatic rupture diagnosis using radiological investigations and early surgical management is critical to avoid complications.

Abstract: Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (TDR) is a rare presentation reported following blunt trauma due to road traffic accidents. Our case showed the importance of early diagnosis of TDR using radiological investigations.

Wandering spleen with torsion: a rare cause of acute abdomen in a 14-year-old girl.

Wandering spleen is a rare condition and defined as the spleen that is not in its normal anatomical position due to lack or laxity of suspensory ligaments. Etiological factors are congenital and acquired. Splenic torsion, infraction, and rupture are life-threatening complications of wandering spleen.

Laparoscopic management of giant hepatic hydatid cyst in a 12-year-old boy: a case report.

Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by a parasite, , characterized by a cystic lesion in the liver, lung, or (rarely) in other parts of the body. Typical radiological findings make the diagnosis easy and help the surgeons to plan the management of hydatid disease. We report a case of giant hepatic hydatid cyst in a 12-year-old boy who presented with epigastric swelling and pain for 6 months.

Gossypiboma-an unusual cause of surgical abdomen and surgeon's nightmare: A rare case report.

Introduction: The term Gossypiboma is used to describe a retained surgical sponge in body after surgical procedure. It is an infrequent but serious surgical complication which is seldom reported because of the medicolegal implications. It can present within days as a surgical emergency or years after the operation.