Internal hernia through the foramen of Winslow
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Internal hernia through the foramen of Winslow: a diagnosis to consider in moderate epigastric pain
Herniation through the foramen of Winslow is a rare condition that can lead to a delayed diagnosis and treatment with a high mortality rate. In most reported cases, patients present to the emergency department with symptoms suggesting intestinal obstruction or with sudden and severe pain in the upper abdomen. Symptoms are non-specific. Clinical diagnosis may be difficult or even missed. The wid...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2042-8812
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjy329