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Published in: Hernia 4/2011

Open Access 01-08-2011 | Case Report

Handlebar hernia: a case report and literature review on traumatic abdominal wall hernia in children

Authors: A. J. M. van Bemmel, A. G. J. van Marle, P. M. Schlejen, R. F. Schmitz

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2011

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Abstract

A rare case of abdominal trauma, a handlebar hernia, is described, as well as a review of the pertinent literature. A 7-year-old boy presented to our emergency room after sustaining blunt force to the abdomen; he fell on the handlebar of his bicycle. Immediately after the accident, a bulge was noticeable at the point of impact. Handlebar hernia is a diagnosis that is easily missed, which can lead to strangulation and incarceration of the bowel. With this case report, we hope to augment the knowledge on traumatic abdominal wall hernia, hopefully leading to early diagnosis and treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Handlebar hernia: a case report and literature review on traumatic abdominal wall hernia in children
Authors
A. J. M. van Bemmel
A. G. J. van Marle
P. M. Schlejen
R. F. Schmitz
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0665-0

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