CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology 2019; 02(02): 147-150
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1696922
Case Report
Indian Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

Caecal Herniation through the Foramen of Winslow: A Lesser Known Complication of the Lesser Sac

Pia Charters
1   Department of Radiology, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom
,
Andrew Lowe
1   Department of Radiology, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom
,
Richard Keogan
1   Department of Radiology, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom
,
Tom Edwards
2   Department of Surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, United Kingdom
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Publication History

received 08 May 2019

accepted after revision 28 June 2019

Publication Date:
05 November 2019 (online)

Abstract

The foramen of Winslow is the omental communication between the greater and lesser sac. An internal hernia through the foramen of Winslow is extremely rare, accounting for <0.1% of abdominal hernias and 8% of internal hernias. The majority of lesser sac hernias contain small bowel only, less commonly cecum or omentum. Diagnostic delay is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and accurate radiological interpretation is invaluable to guide surgical intervention. As such, the recognition of foramen of Winslow herniation on computed tomography (CT) is paramount. We present a case of caecal herniation that was recognized early and reversed within 48 hours of presentation, without the need for bowel resection.

 
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