Abstract
Foramen of Winslow hernia is a rare surgical entity with very few reported cases in
literature. Preoperative diagnosis used to be difficult but with emerging computed
tomography technology, diagnosing this internal abdominal hernia has become easier.
We present an unusual case report of foramen of Winslow hernia in a 77-year-old patient
who presented with severe abdominal pain. The patient underwent laparoscopic repair
of the hernia and recovered well postoperatively.
This presentation of symptoms in a 77-year-old male is unusual and laparoscopic management
of foramen of Winslow hernia presents an interesting and challenging management scenario.
Keywords
foramen of Winslow hernia - epiploic foramen - epiploic hernia - hernia into lesser
sac - internal abdominal hernia
