Publication: Death due to Congenital Transmesenteric Hernia in an Adult: A Rare Autopsy Case Report
Date
2024
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN (Print) : 1993-2979 | ISSN (Online) : 1993-2987
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 97 - 99
Publisher
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University
Abstract
Abstract:
Death due to congenital transmesenteric hernias are uncommon in adults. We report a rare autopsy case, of an unmarried 25 years old female who presented with congenital transmesenteric hernia with no previous history of surgery or trauma. Autopsy examination revealed 180 cm of strangulated small intestine herniated through a defect in the small bowel mesentery. This case highlights the importance of considering rare conditions like congenital transmesenteric hernia in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen and the awareness of high level of suspension with prompt advanced imaging and surgical intervention.
Description
Gopal Chaudhary
Department of Forensic Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
Author
Sabnam Shrestha
Department of Forensic Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
Author
Arbin Shakya
Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj
Author
Keywords
Autopsy, congenital hernia, death, transmesenteric hernia
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.1356