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[Post-traumatic flank hernias. Report of two cases]
A Kassasseya1, D Mariette, F Elrody
1Service de Chirurgie Générale, Centre Hospitalier de Montereau.
Annales De Chirurgie
|February 10, 1999
Summary
Post-traumatic flank hernias, rare injuries after accidents, are often missed. Diagnosis relies on CT scans, and delayed surgical repair using mesh is effective.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
Background:
- Post-traumatic flank hernias are uncommon complications following significant blunt force trauma.
- Road traffic accidents are a notable cause of such injuries.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with flank swelling months after road traffic accidents.
- Initial diagnosis was delayed due to the insidious onset of symptoms.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans revealed large parietal defects consistent with flank hernias.
- Surgical repair involved implanting a non-absorbable mesh, leading to successful outcomes.
Implications:
- Clinical diagnosis of post-traumatic flank hernias can be challenging.
- CT imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Delayed surgical intervention with mesh reinforcement is a recommended treatment strategy.