Paraduodenal
hernias are rare congenital internal hernias resulting from abnormal
retroperitoneal fixation and midgut rotation anomalies. Right paraduodenal
hernias, comprising only 25% of all paraduodenal hernias, present significant
diagnostic challenges due to their rarity and non-specific clinical
presentation. We report a case of a 48-year-old male who presented with lower
abdominal pain and vomiting over three days. Initial laboratory investigations
were normal, and routine imaging was unremarkable. Contrast-enhanced computed
tomography revealed right paraduodenal hernia with impending bowel ischemia.
The patient underwent successful surgical repair via exploratory laparotomy
with reduction of herniated bowel loops and anatomical reconstruction. This
case emphasizes the importance of maintaining high clinical suspicion for
paraduodenal hernias in patients presenting with recurrent abdominal pain and
partial intestinal obstruction. Advanced imaging techniques are crucial for
accurate diagnosis, and timely surgical intervention is essential to prevent
severe complications.
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