Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia: A Report of Three Cases
Author Information
Author(s): Rikki Singal, Usha Dalal, Ashwani Kumar Dalal, Ashok Kumar Attri, Raman Gupta, Anupama Gupta, Bikash Naredi, Deepesh Kenwar, Samita Gupta
Primary Institution: Maharishi Markandeshwer Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
Conclusion
Traumatic abdominal wall hernias should be suspected in patients with localized swellings following blunt trauma, and urgent surgical intervention is necessary to prevent complications.
Supporting Evidence
- Traumatic abdominal wall hernias are rare and can occur after blunt trauma.
- Early surgical repair is necessary to prevent complications.
- Imaging techniques like CECT and USG are useful for diagnosis.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when people get hurt in their tummy from a fall, their insides can push out through a hole in their muscles, which is called a hernia. Doctors need to fix it quickly to keep them safe.
Methodology
The study reports three case studies of patients with traumatic abdominal wall hernias diagnosed through clinical examination and imaging, followed by surgical intervention.
Limitations
The study is based on a small number of cases, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Three patients: two males and one female, aged 45 and 60 years.
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