Caecum herniation through the Foramen of Winslow.

J Surg Case Rep

Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury UK.

Published: December 2012

Foramen of Winslow herniation is a rare occurrence with a high mortality; it presents a diagnostic challenge with subtle clinical and radiological features. We present a case of caecal herniation through the foramen of Winslow creating a closed loop obstruction which remained undiagnosed until laparotomy. Reduction was achieved with gentle traction after first decompressing the caecum whilst still within the lesser sac.

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