Double Omental Hernia Associated with Intestinal Obstruction: Apropos of a Case and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Internal herniation through defects in the gastrocolic ligament and lesser omentum is extremely rare. This type of transomental hernia differs from herniation through the greater omentum alone both in terms of the site and direction of the herniation. One such case is presented, together with a brief review of the available literature. The pathogenesis of the omental aperture and the etiological mechanism are briefly discussed.