Abstract

CABRERA, Paulo A et al. Hernia through foramen of Winslow. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2015, vol.30, n.4, pp.306-310. ISSN 2011-7582.

Internal hernias constitute 0.2% - 0.9% of all cases of intestinal obstruction. Of these, hernias through the foramen of Winslow represent about 8%. This type of hernia is often associated with intestinal obstruction and some degree of ischemia. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult and occurs in less than 10% of cases. Treatment is surgical and mortality rate is about 50% when there is vascular compromise. Four types of hernias through the foramen of Winslow are described depending on the organ involved. We report the case of a 73 year old female who was admitted to the emergency department with sudden progressive abdominal pain associated with nausea, emesis, and systemic compromise evidenced by metabolic acidosis and hyperlactatemia. At exploratory celiotomy a large hernia through the foramen of Winslow with ischemic necrosis of the terminal ileum, cecum and ascending colon was encountered, requiring bowel resection, ileostomy and mucous fistula. The patient required initial support in the ICU and was discharged once the clinical condition was stable.

Keywords : Winslow hiatus; hernia; hiatal; hernia; abdominal; omentum; intestinal obstruction.

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