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24 January 2025 : Review article  

Characteristics and Associated Risk Factors of Broad Ligament Hernia: A Systematic Review

Kelsey Dowers ORCID logo12BCDEF, Sabrina Costantini3BCDEF, Michael J. Montalbano ORCID logo3BCDEF, Vasilis Paraschos4BCDEF, Ewarld G. Marshall5BCDEF, Marios Loukas3567ADE*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.946710

Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e946710

Figure 3 Illustration of Hunt’s classification of broad ligament herniation. The classification is divided into 3 distinct types based on the location and extent of the herniation: Fenestra type: A defect occurs in the broad ligament’s mesosalpinx, through which bowel loops can herniate. Pouch type: A defect is found in the entire broad ligament but spares the uterine attachment, allowing organs such as the bowel to pass through. Hernia sac type: A complete trans-ligamentous defect where the herniation occurs through the broad ligament’s entire thickness, often involving large segments of bowel.The image was prepared using professional image-editing software. This image was created by Janine Murta, BA, MSc, a faculty medical illustrator at St. George’s University School of Medicine. No AI or generative features were used in the process of creation. This illustration was developed from scratch using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop version 25.12 (industry standard software for art and asset creation). [© 2024, Janine Murta, BA, MSc].

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Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750
Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750