Internal hernia as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction: An insight from 13 years of experience

IH, being a rare cause, must be considered as a differential diagnosis for SBO, especially in young patients in their 30s or with unexplained abdominal pain or discomfort post-surgery. A rapid imaging evaluation, preferably with CECT, 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.