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Posterior rectus sheath hernias are exceptionally rare, with around twelve reported cases to date. This case report examines a 38-year-old female who demonstrated symptoms of intermittent small bowel obstruction five days following an abdominal hysterectomy. The patient was diagnosed via CT to have a small bowel obstruction within the rectus abdominis. Exploratory laparotomy determined the etiology to be an interparietal hernia through a posterior rectus wall defect, which was repaired with primary closure. Postoperatively, the patient was again unable to tolerate food. Repeat CT showed concern for repeat SBO, though symptoms subsided without intervention. The patient had no complaints during her follow up at one month. This report was aimed at building upon the few reported cases as well as enumerating potential risk factors that may allow for the consideration of this diagnosis in the future.

Posterior Rectus Sheath Defect with Interparietal Hernia Causing a Small Bowel Obstruction