Colonic perforation following blunt trauma to an inguinal hernia.
External forces that may appear trivial in the setting of blunt abdominal trauma can cause significant hollow viscus injury when applied directly to an inguinal hernia. We report a very rare case of colonic perforation following a direct blow to an inguinal hernia sustained during a rugby union match and review the relevant literature.
Westwood
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Department of Surgery, Whangarei Hospital, Northland, New Zealand. d.westwood@doctors.net.uk
Milsom
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D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*