Abstract
A case of congenital transmesenteric hernia leading to intestinal obstruction is being reported here.
Highlights
Internal hernia is the protrusion of a viscus, within the peritoneal cavity, through an opening in the peritoneum or the mesentery [1]
Electrolyte disorders and blood transfusion, a laparotomy was performed by a supra umbilical transverse approach
Intestinal resection was performed removing the segment of sphacelus loop along with the mesenteric defect, with an immediate end-to-end anastomosis
Summary
Internal hernia is the protrusion of a viscus, within the peritoneal cavity, through an opening (normal or abnormal) in the peritoneum or the mesentery [1]. She had pallor and signs of dehydration. Bowel sounds were absent; no mass was palpable. The plain abdominal X-ray showed features of small bowel
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