Death due to Congenital Transmesenteric Hernia in an Adult: A Rare Autopsy Case Report

Authors

  • Gopal Chaudhary Department of Forensic Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sabnam Shrestha Department of Forensic Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Arbin Shakya Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj

Keywords:

Autopsy, congenital hernia, death, transmesenteric hernia

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.

 

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Chaudhary, G., Shrestha, S., & Shakya, A. (2024). Death due to Congenital Transmesenteric Hernia in an Adult: A Rare Autopsy Case Report. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 46(3), 97–99. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JIOM/article/view/79643

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Case Reports

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