Conservative management of a traumatic abdominal wall hernia after a bicycle handlebar injury (case report and literature review).
'Handlebar hernia' is the name given to a specific type of traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH). It is an uncommon injury, caused by impact of the abdominal wall against a blunt object, often bicycle handlebars. We present a case of handelbar hernia, discuss its investigation and treatment and suggest that immediate surgical repair may not always be required.
Litton
Karen
K
Department of Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil CF479DT, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Izzidien
Asal Y
AY
Hussien
Osama
O
Vali
Ahmed
A
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D034861:Abdominal Wall; D000293:Adolescent; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries*; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male