title: Spontaneous rupture of incisional hernia--a case report.
abstract: A case of spontaneous rupture of an incisional hernia is hereby presented. Though very rare in adults, it is a potentially fatal but preventable clinical condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Ogundiran
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ayantunde
authors.forename: O O
authors.initials: OO
authors.lastname: Akute
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000150:complications*; D016896:Treatment Outcome