Transomental herniation mimicking sigmoid volvulus.

Aust N Z J Surg. 1990 Feb; 60(2):133-5.AN

Transomental herniation as a mechanism for large bowel obstruction is a comparative surgical rarity. The second such case is presented, together with a brief review of available literature. The pathogenesis of omental foraminae is discussed, and an additional aetiological mechanism is proposed.