Internal Hernia
INTERNAL HERNIA
- Defined as a protrusion of viscus through an intraabdominal aperture.
- Occurs without traversing fascial planes.
- Causes 0.6% to 5.8% of small bowel obstructions.
- Can be congenital or acquired.
- Characterized by the lack of a hernia sac and herniation of large segments of bowel.
MCQs for Revision
1. Peterson hernia is seen between?
A) Transverse mesocolon and jejunal mesentery
B) Through transverse mesocolic window
C) Between the jejunal mesenteric defect
D) Through epiploic foramen
Correct Answer: A) Transverse mesocolon and jejunal mesentery
2. The most common congenital hernia is?
A) Right paraduodenal
B) Left paraduodenal
C) Transmesenteric
D) Intersigmoid
Correct Answer: B) Left paraduodenal
(Left paraduodenal hernia is the most common congenital internal hernia)
