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Delayed appearance of traumatic ventral hernia: a case report.
The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1976
Summary
This case report details an unusual traumatic ventral hernia diagnosed six months after injury. The patient required Marlex mesh repair for a large defect and remains asymptomatic post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Abdominal Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Hernia Repair
Background:
- Traumatic ventral hernias are rare and often present with delayed diagnosis.
- Abdominal examination can be misleading, especially in the supine position.
- Large traumatic defects may necessitate prosthetic mesh repair.