Traumatic abdominal wall hernias: disruptions of the abdominal wall muscles associated to pelvic bone fractures illustrated by two case reports

Traumatic abdominal wall hernias: disruptions of the abdominal wall muscles associated to pelvic bone fractures illustrated by two case reports

Abstract Background Blunt abdominal traumas are often associated with intra-abdominal injuries and pelvic fractures. Traumatic abdominal wall hernias due to disruption of the abdominal wall muscles may be overlooked. Delayed diagnosis can lead to hernia related complications. Case presentation We pr...

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Main Authors: Leïlani Delaune, Sylvain Steinmetz, Hafize Heutschi-Öztürk, Olivier Borens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Traumatic abdominal wall hernia
Abdominal wall disruption
Pelvic fractures
Blunt abdominal trauma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00909-2

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