Hernia occurring in a potential space posterior to gastrojejunostomy is called: (A) Bochdalek's Hernia, (B) Peterson's Hernia, (C) Littre's Hernia, (D) Richter's Hernia
Answer is B. Answer- B. Peterson's HerniaPetersen hernias are a type ofinternal hernia which occurs in the potential space posterior to a gastrojejunostomy.This hernia is caused by the herniation of intestinal loops through the defect between the small bowel limbs, the transverse mesocolon and the retroperitoneum, after any type of gastrojejunostomy.