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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Surgical case reports

Background:

  • Blunt traumatic abdominal wall disruptions with evisceration are exceptionally uncommon injuries.
  • Direct focal blunt force impact to the abdomen can cause severe damage.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged woman presented with bowel evisceration following direct blunt abdominal trauma.
  • The injury involved a significant defect in the abdominal wall.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration revealed the extent of the abdominal wall disruption and bowel evisceration.
  • Successful surgical repair of the abdominal wall defect was performed.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of prompt surgical intervention for traumatic abdominal wall defects.
  • Understanding and managing rare abdominal trauma scenarios is crucial for surgical outcomes.