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Post Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia in a Pediatric Patient: a Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic abdominal wall hernia(TAWH) is a rare injury with a low incidence of 1-5%.Major cause in pediatric patients is bicycle accidents. TAWH following a vehicular rollover injury in a 7-year-old girl. Examination revealed a 6x3cm defect involving abdominal muscles and peritoneum. Primary repair of the hernia with muscle re-approximation showed no recurrence on follow-up. High index of suspicion is required in high-energy mechanisms like road traffic accidents.Early repair of the hernia resulted in successful outcomes.

Source: PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH

DOI: 10.36106/paripex/1001302

Authors: Saurin Dipak Dani, Sukanya Shashikant Vinchurkar, Sarojini Pramod Jadhav

Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402494764

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