Traumatic Right Iliac Fossa Abdominal Wall Hernia Containing Meckel's Diverticulum and Sigmoid Colon: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is a rare but serious condition resulting from blunt abdominal trauma, characterized by the herniation of bowel or abdominal organs through a disrupted musculature and fascia without skin penetration. This report describes a unique case of a 24-year-old man who sustained a high-velocity blunt abdominal injury from a motorcycle handlebar during a road traffic accident. The clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, surgical intervention, and postoperative recovery are discussed to emphasize the importance of the early recognition and management of TAWH in trauma patients.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74292
Authors: Shaunak Tuvar, Ajay Nimbalkar, Ratnadip Sonawane
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404650972