Traumatic abdominal wall hernia.
Traumatic abdominal hernias are uncommon. A case is presented of a 49-year-old man who struck his abdomen on the handlebars of a snowmobile. Local pain, bruising, and reducible swelling with cough impulse suggest the diagnosis. Lateral or oblique X-rays and use of contrast material are recommended. Differentiation from a preexisting hernia may be important medicolegally. Incision, if necessary, should be very carefully made. In the present case surgical repair was followed by uneventful recovery.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D006547:Hernia; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*