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Traumatic abdominal hernia.

H Dajee, D M Nicholson

    The Journal of Trauma
    |September 1, 1979
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    Traumatic abdominal hernias are rare and can be missed in trauma patients. Prompt diagnosis and complete abdominal exploration are crucial for successful management and patient recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Surgical Case Reports

    Background:

    • Traumatic abdominal hernias are infrequent injuries.
    • These hernias are often overlooked in polytrauma patients due to the focus on immediately life-threatening conditions.

    Observation:

    • A case of traumatic abdominal hernia presented with difficulty in abdominal wall closure.
    • Re-exploration revealed a retroperitoneal tear with small bowel herniation.

    Findings:

    • The small bowel (approximately 2 feet) had herniated through a tear in the retroperitoneum.
    • The hernia was successfully reduced, and the patient experienced an uncomplicated recovery.

    Implications:

    • Complete abdominal exploration during celiotomy for trauma is essential.
    • Ensuring normal anatomical relationships before abdominal closure can prevent missed diagnoses and complications.