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Incarcerated Spigelian hernia: a case report.

Evangelos Zacharakis1, Vassilios Papadopoulos, Maria Ganidou

  • 1Surgical Department, General District Hospital of Veroia, Papagou, Veroia, Greece.

Medical Science Monitor : International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research
|July 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a rare Spigelian hernia containing incarcerated omentum. Plug and mesh repair proved safe and effective, with no recurrence after three years.

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Area of Science:

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Spigelian hernia is a rare abdominal wall defect.
  • It involves a defect in the transversus abdominis aponeurosis or Spigelian fascia.
  • This report focuses on a case of incarcerated greater omentum within a Spigelian hernia.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea, and a palpable mass.
  • Abdominal CT scan identified strangulated omentum within a Spigelian hernia.
  • The hernia was successfully treated using a plug and mesh repair technique.

Findings:

  • The plug and mesh repair effectively managed the incarcerated Spigelian hernia.
  • The patient experienced no recurrence of the hernia during a three-year follow-up period.

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  • This demonstrates the durability of the surgical repair.

    • Implications:

    • Plug and mesh repair is a viable and durable option for incarcerated Spigelian hernias.
    • This surgical approach offers a safe and effective treatment for this rare condition.
    • The findings support the long-term efficacy of this repair method in clinical practice.