Two connected large epiploic appendixes make a loop: A case report

Abstract

Abstract Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common cause of hospitalization in surgery ward and brings a notable morbidity and mortality with 30,000 annual deaths. In some cases, SBO develops due to the internal hernia. In this case, we present a case of internal hernia in a woman with normal large epiploic appendixes.

Keywords

• case report
• epiploic appendix
• hernia
• intestinal obstruction