Abstract
Internal hernias are a rare pathology with very low incidence. Transmesenteric hernias represent less than 10% of all cases and may occur at any age. They involve more often the small bowel and, more rarely, the colon. We present a case of a sigmoid volvulus through a transmesenteric hernia in a 19-year-old patient.
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Pedro Nuno Brandão: First surgeon in this case, design of manuscript, research, manuscript, revision, and approval.
Vilma Martins: Second surgeon, analysis, revision, and approval
Cristina Silva: Third surgeon and patient assistant, analysis, revision, and approval
José Davide: Director of General Surgery department, analysis, revision, and approval
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Brandão, P.N., Martins, V., Silva, C. et al. Sigmoid Volvulus Through a Transmesenteric Hernia. J Gastrointest Surg 21, 1102–1103 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-016-3318-5
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-016-3318-5