Maydl's hernia

Maydl's hernia
SpecialtyGastroenterology

Maydl's hernia (Hernia-in-W) is a rare type of hernia and may be lethal if undiagnosed. The hernial sac contains two loops of bowel with another loop of bowel being intra-abdominal. A loop of bowel in the form of 'W lies in the hernial sac and the centre portion of the 'W loop may become strangulated, either alone or in combination with the bowel in the hernial sac.[1] It is more often seen in men, and predominantly on the right side. Maydl's hernia should be suspected in patients with large incarcerated herniae and in patients with evidence of intra-abdominal strangulation or peritonitis. Postural or manual reduction of the hernia is contra-indicated as it may result in non-viable bowel being missed.[2]

It is named after Czech surgeon Karel Maydl.[3]

  1. ^ Publishers, Jaypee Brothers, Medical; Sriram Bhat M (2007). Srb's Manual of Surgery by Bhat. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. ISBN 978-81-8061-847-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Ganesaratnam, M (September 1985). "Maydl's hernia: report of a series of seven cases and review of the literature". The British Journal of Surgery. 72 (9): 737–8. doi:10.1002/bjs.1800720922. PMID 4041736. S2CID 28592608.
  3. ^ "Maydl's hernia". Whonamedit?. Retrieved 2017-08-23.