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Sanjay Gupta1, Usha Dalal, Rajeev Sharma

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Hernia Surgery

Background:

  • Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is infrequently diagnosed despite frequent blunt abdominal trauma.
  • Varied presentations and low awareness contribute to diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of traumatic abdominal wall hernias.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in TAWH.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of case files for patients operated for TAWH.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, surgical timing, and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Eleven patients (8 males, 3 females) with TAWH were analyzed.
  • Presentations included palpable defects, swellings, surgical emphysema, and cellulitis/abscess.
  • Early surgical intervention (within 24 hours) generally led to favorable outcomes, while delayed presentation was associated with morbidity and mortality (septicemia).

Conclusions:

  • TAWH, though uncommon, carries significant risks of morbidity and mortality if diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
  • Early surgical intervention is critical for improving patient outcomes in TAWH cases.