In this article we present two cases of hernias in the small intestine caused by congenital defects in the broad ligament of the uterus which were both found incidental to surgery for intestinal ischemia which were resolved by reducing the hernias. We also review the literature covering the embryology, anatomy and management of this rare condition.
A continuación se describen dos casos de hernias del intestino delgado a través de un defecto congénito del ligamento ancho con hallazgo intraoperatorio de isquemia intestinal que se resolvió al reducir la hernia; además, se hace una revisión de la embriología y anatomía y manejo de esta rara condición.