Ipsilateral Spigelian hernia: just an infrequent variant?
R Singh1, H Jayamanne1, B M Stephenson1
1Department of General Surgery, Royal Gwent Hospital, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, South Wales, UK.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|May 12, 2020
Summary
This study reports a rare case of Spigelian herniation, a type of abdominal wall defect. The findings highlight an unusual presentation of this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Abdominal Wall Surgery
- Surgical Anatomy
- Hernia Repair
Background:
- Spigelian hernias typically occur through specific fascial defects in the anterior abdominal wall, known as the 'Spigelian hernia belt'.
- These hernias are infrequent in pediatric populations and are generally considered acquired conditions in adults, often linked to obesity.
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