Traumatic abdominal wall hernia caused by a low fall.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic abdominal wall hernias (TAWH) are uncommon injuries classically associated with high-energy blunt traumatic mechanisms. Motor vehicle collisions cause the highest proportion of all TAWH. Literature is currently limited, with some debate existing over surgical management strategies.

Case presentation

A 67-year-old man presented after falling from a short step stool while landscaping his yard. On exam, an exquisitely tender lateral flank mass was present with peristaltic movement. CT imaging revealed a TAWH with incarcerated large and small bowel. He was taken to the OR for exploratory laparotomy and mesh hernia repair. The patient was discharged on the third postoperative day with no untoward complications.

Discussion

This patient's mechanism and i

SUBMITTER: Azimi-Ghomi O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8686031 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature