Acute Internal Pelvic Hernia: A Complex Diagnostic Challenge
Internal hernia is an important differential diagnosis in patients presenting with an acute abdomen, especially with a history of recurrent small bowel obstructions, regardless of surgical history. Physicians need to have a high index of suspicion to diagnose and treat this condition without delay, preventing morbidity and mortality in this patient group.
Authors
- Diaa Othman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2233-8120)
- Jerry A. Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9035-1434)
- Carlos Yáñez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4998-5915)
- Ahmad Kaleem
Institutions
- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (AE)
- Mediclinic City Hospital (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- CRSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons
- Published
- 2025-03-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4293/crsls.2024.00074
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00