Introduction:

Paracecal hernia is a rare entity that represents 13% of all internal hernias. Although some may be acquired, most are congenital and originate in the recesses created during the adhesion and fusion of peritoneal folds around the ileocecal region.

Clinical case:

This is a 42-year-old man who was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. The surgical intervention began with an incision for localized appendectomy; however, due to intraoperative findings, conversion to laparotomy was decided and the incidental finding of a paracecal hernia occurred. The patient was hospitalized and, on fifth postoperative day presented intestinal obstruction, for which he was reoperated; little peritoneal reaction fluid and adhesions were found. He was discharged four days after his last surgical procedure and remained asymptomatic until his last control.

Discussion:

Paracecal hernias are internal hernias that are described as the protrusion of a hollow viscera through a mesenteric or peritoneal opening. Its clinical manifestation are varied and can present without symptoms, with localized abdominal pain or even intestinal obstruction. Surgical management is based on releasing and examining the herniated intestinal segment and, if required, proceed with resection with anastomosis. The hernia sac should be resected when evident, assess the mesenteric vessels and close the hernia defect. It is a rare pathology and it is important to know its management in order to avoid complications, as it continues to be a diagnostic challenge for the surgeon.

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