Journal of Forensic Research

Strangulated Transomental Hernia with Intestinal Necrosis: An Autopsy Case

Abstract

Satoshi Furukawa, Lisa Wingenfeld, Ikuo Sakaguchi, Tokiko Nakagawa, Akari Takaya, Satomu Morita, Shigeru Yamasaki and Katsuji Nishi

Transomental openings are usually congenital. Transomental hernia is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. A 36-year-old female was found to have a transomental hernia at autopsy. We report the case of the strangulated intestinal obstruction with no past history.