retroperitoneal hernia


du·o·de·no·je·ju·nal her·ni·a

a hernia in the subperitoneal tissues. Synonym(s): retroperitoneal hernia, Treitz hernia

retroperitoneal hernia

A hernia protruding into the retroperitoneal space, e.g., duodenojejunal hernia, Treitz's hernia.See also: hernia