Application of CT imaging in diagnosis of internal hernia

Abstract

Internal hernia is the protrusions of the viscera through the peritoneum or mesentery in the abdominal cavity. It lacks specific clinical symptoms and has a poor prognosis. According to the anatomical classification, the intra-abdominal hernia can be divided into Duodenal paralysis, Winslow hernia, mesenteric hernia and mesenteric hiatal hernia. Among various imaging methods, multi-slice spiral CT has a higher value for preoperative diagnosis of internal hernia. This article will focus on the imaging features of several intra-abdominal hernias under multi-slice spiral CT, and summarize the general diagnostic strategies of internal hernia. Key words: Hernia, abdominal; Tomography, spiral computed; Diagnosis