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ArticleRwanda journal of medicine and health sciences2026

Situs Inversus Partialis: An Incidental Discovery in a Young Patient with Obstructed Left Inguinal Hernia.

Jean Paul Rugambwa, Olivier Kubwimana, Jackson Nshimyiyera, Julien Gashegu

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Article in Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Jean Paul RugambwaHuman Anatomy, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda.
Olivier KubwimanaHuman Anatomy, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda.
Jackson NshimyiyeraSurgery Department, University Teaching Hospital of Butare, Butare, Southern Province, Rwanda.
Julien GasheguHuman Anatomy, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda.

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Abstract

Background: Situs inversus is a rare condition that can create diagnostic and management challenges for clinicians. Case presentation: We present a case of a young male patient who showed clinical and radiological signs of proximal bowel obstruction. During exploratory laparotomy, a viable small bowel loop was found trapped in the left inguinal canal. An incidental partial situs inversus was also discovered during the procedure. An appendectomy and left inguinal hernia repair were carried out using an intraperitoneal approach. The patient's postoperative course was uncomplicated, with no immediate or long-term complications reported. Follow-up assessment confirmed sustained recovery and well-being. Conclusion: It is crucial to maintain a high index of suspicion for situs inversus partialis in patients with left-sided abdominal pain, along with comprehensive evaluation and surgical planning.

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anatomical variationcase reportinguinal hernialevocardiaPartial situs inversus

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PMCPMC13161712

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