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  • Hernia Repair

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  • Traumatic abdominal wall hernias (TAWH) are uncommon, often resulting from high-energy blunt trauma, particularly motor vehicle collisions.
  • Current literature on TAWH management strategies is limited, with ongoing debate regarding optimal surgical approaches.
  • TAWH can present with unusual anatomical patterns, deviating from typical hernia presentations.

Observation:

  • A 67-year-old male presented with a tender lateral flank mass after a fall, exhibiting peristaltic movement.
  • CT imaging confirmed a TAWH with incarcerated small and large bowel.
  • The injury involved an 11th rib fracture and oblique musculature avulsion, creating a defect for visceral herniation.

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  • The patient underwent successful exploratory laparotomy and mesh hernia repair for the TAWH.
  • Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with discharge on the third day.
  • The case demonstrates a rare combination of injury mechanism and pattern.

Implications:

  • Clinical suspicion for TAWH can be enhanced by physical exam findings and advanced imaging like CT.
  • Exploratory laparotomy may be the safest approach for traumatic abdominal wall defects with bowel herniation.
  • Further multi-center studies are needed to compare repair strategies for TAWH, differentiating between old defects and acute traumatic injuries.