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Indian Journal of Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 2/2012

01-04-2012 | Review Article

Delayed Presentation of the Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia; Dilemma in the Management – Review of Literature

Authors: Rikki Singal, Raman Gupta, Amit Mittal, Anupama Gupta, Rajinder Pal Singal, Bir Singh, Samita Gupta, Gagan Mittal

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Traumatic abdominal wall hernia is a rare entity, and an uncommon type of abdominal wall hernia as far as the etiology is concerned. It is caused by blunt trauma and disrupts the fascial layers, but does not disrupt the elastic skin. In this study, we report the case of a 60-year-old female, diagnosed with traumatic abdominal wall hernia with delayed presentation. In this case, herniation of the bowels was present through the defect in the left iliac region. She was surgically well-managed. During the follow-up of 1 year, there was no recurrence. In the Western medical literature, only a few cases have been reported, especially with intra-abdominal injuries. Confusion still exists in the management of such a disease as to whether to treat the condition at an early or later stage.
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Metadata
Title
Delayed Presentation of the Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia; Dilemma in the Management – Review of Literature
Authors
Rikki Singal
Raman Gupta
Amit Mittal
Anupama Gupta
Rajinder Pal Singal
Bir Singh
Samita Gupta
Gagan Mittal
Publication date
01-04-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-011-0365-8

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