Laparoscopic Reduction and Repair of a Mesocolic Hernia Causing Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Mesocolic hernias are a rare cause of small bowel obstruction that occurs when a loop of small bowel herniates through a defect in the mesocolon. We present a case of a 35-year-old male with a mesocolic hernia causing small bowel obstruction, who was successfully treated with laparoscopic reduction and repair. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 3. Mesocolic hernias should be considered in the differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction, and prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are essential to prevent complications such as bowel ischemia and perforation. Laparoscopic treatment can be a safe and effective option for the management of mesocolic hernias. This case report highlights the clinical presentation, radiological features, and surgical management of mesocolic hernias, with a focus on the role of laparoscopy in the treatment of this rare condition.

Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: Management and Literature Review.

Pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea, and fatigue are common symptoms of several upper gastroenterological illnesses. However, the presence of unexplained recurring postprandial abdominal pain and vomiting increases the possibility of median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS). MALS is an uncommon illness characterized by postprandial vomiting, abdominal pain, and weight loss. The compression of the median arcuate ligament on the celiac trunk and/or its surrounding celiac nerve plexus may explain this disease phenomenon. Comprehensive workup for other etiologies may be unrevealing except for the compression of the celiac trunk identified in imaging studies and, perhaps, occasional arterial flow rates in sonography studies in some severe cases. Due to the overlapping symptoms of upper gastroenterological disorders, misdiagnosis may be widespread. Therefore, it is essential to consider MALS while examining a patient with upper gastrointestinal disease. In this case series, we present two cases of MALS with similar clinical trajectories and differences in diagnostic techniques.

Herramientas clínicas para el enfrentamiento de dolor abdominal alto recurrente crónico en adultos con endoscopia y tomografía abdominal normal. ¿Dispepsia o algo más? / Clinical tools for treatment of chronic recurrent upper abdominal pain with endoscopy and normal abdominal computed tomography: dyspepsia or something else?

Recurrent upper abdominal pain is a condition that requires clinical capabilities for treatment, because its diagnosis has a wide spectrum, going from functional pathologies to potentially lethal diseases. Occasionally, the gastroenterologist sees patients that have already gone upper endoscopic procedure and Computed Tomography. Correct clinical assessment is key for diagnosis with an appropriate characterization of the symptoms and systematic exploration of the alarm signs. Reliability of the tests performed must be reviewed. Among the etiologies, the clinician must consider functional conditions, biliar lithiasis, food allergies, abdominal wall pain, metabolic disorders and secondary to drugs.

El dolor abdominal alto recurrente es un cuadro que exige habilidades clínicas, dado que el diagnóstico diferencial es amplio, desde patologías funcionales, hasta enfermedades graves potencialmente letales. Ocasionalmente, el gastroenterólogo es consultado por pacientes que han sido estudiados con endoscopía alta y tomografía computada. La correcta evaluación clínica es clave para orientar el diagnóstico con una adecuada caracterización del síntoma y la exploración sistemática de signos de alarma. Se debe revisar la confiabilidad de los exámenes realizados. Dentro de las etiologías, el médico debe considerar cuadros funcionales, litiasis biliar, alergias alimentarias, dolor originado en la pared abdominal, trastornos metabólicos y secundarios a drogas.