Internal herniation through a defect in the broad ligament
Simstein, N.L.
American Surgeon 53(5): 258-259
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 3579036 Document Number: 286597
Internal hernias of a developmental nature are an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. Among the rarest of internal hernia is that which involves a defect in the broad ligament of the uterus. The case report of an elderly lady who had herniation of small bowel through a defect in the left broad ligament is presented.
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