title: [Spigelian hernia. A case of typical Spigelian hernia in an elderly man].
abstract: A case of typical Spigelian hernia in an elderly patient successfully treated with operation is reported. A Spigelian hernia, protrusion of preperitoneal fat and peritoneal sac through the Spigelian aponeurosis, may present with uncharacteristic abdominal pain and a palpable mass along the Spigelian aponeurosis. Patients who complain of pain but have no visible or palpable lump present the greatest difficulty in diagnosis. Ultrasound examination is a valuable diagnostic tool both in palpable and nonpalpable Spigelian hernias. The treatment is surgical, with excellent results and low risk of recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Holstebro Sygehus, kirurgisk afdeling.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Kalaba
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male