Maydl's hernia (diagram)

Case contributed by Travis Fahrenhorst-Jones
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

Simple diagram of a Maydl's hernia. 

Case Discussion

Maydl's hernia is defined as herniae in which there are two bowel loops present within the hernia sac (or rather two efferent and two afferent loops) forming a "W" shape. The intrabdominal portion may become obstructed or strangulated. 

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