We report a case of internal hernia through the descending mesocolon following left radical nephrectomy, review the available literature on this observation and discuss its pathogenesis and prevention. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10029-010-0719-3Authors A. Kumar, Department of Surgery, Air Force Hospital, Jorhat, Assam IndiaV. Trehan, Department of Surgery, Air Force Hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh IndiaT. S. Ramakrishnan, Department of Surgery, Air Force Hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh IndiaV. Maheshwari, Department of Surgery, Air Force Hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh India Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248-9204Print ISSN 1265-4906 (Source: Hernia)