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Traumatic spigelian hernia in an adolescent following a blunt abdominal trauma: a rare case report and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: spigelian hernias are rare anterior abdominal wall hernias, accounting for less than 2% of all hernias. Traumatic spigelian hernias are exceptionally rare and typically result from blunt abdominal trauma. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 15-year-old male who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain following blunt trauma. Imaging revealed a traumatic spigelian hernia with an associated ileal mesenteric defect. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and hernia repair with excellent postoperative recovery. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of early recognition and surgical management of traumatic spigelian hernias, particularly when associated with underlying mesenteric defects.

Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s12245-025-01040-w

Authors: Mahdi Aljamal, Zainah Amjad Issa, Ali Shakhshir, Omar Abu-Zaydeh

Institutions: Arab American University, Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090