LEFT PARA-DUODENAL HERNIA

Internal hernia is defined as herniation of viscera through a defect in themesentery or peritoneum. Internal hernias can cause intestinal obstruction. Paraduodenalhernias though a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, are more common on the left side. Thesehernias may cause strangulation and gangrene of the intestines so a high index of suspicion isrequired for diagnosis. Treatment is always surgical. We hereby report a case of acute intestinalobstruction due to left paraduodenal hernia.