Left anterior paraduodenal hernia: a rare observation and clinical implications

Paraduodenal hernias account for ~53% of internal hernias due to embryological anomalies in intestinal rotation. While left paraduodenal hernias are the most common type, the anterior left variant is exceptionally rare. It involves herniation of the small intestine in front of the duodenum through a mesenteric defect. We present a case of a left anterior paraduodenal hernia diagnosed and surgically treated in our department, along with a discussion of its clinical and therapeutic aspects.