Post-traumatic Synchronous Twin Inter-muscular Abdominal and Diaphragmatic Hernias: A Rare Presentation

Mohammad Sadik Akhtar; M.H. Beg; Syed Asmat Ali; Nadeem Mushtaque

doi:10.5005/ijcdas-54-3-193

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Post-traumatic Synchronous Twin Inter-muscular Abdominal and Diaphragmatic Hernias: A Rare Presentation

Mohammad Sadik Akhtar, M.H. Beg, Syed Asmat Ali, Nadeem Mushtaque

Keywords : Traumatic abdominal wall hernia, Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia, Twin hernia, Handlebar

Citation Information : Akhtar MS, Beg M, Ali SA, Mushtaque N. Post-traumatic Synchronous Twin Inter-muscular Abdominal and Diaphragmatic Hernias: A Rare Presentation. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2012; 54 (3):193-195.

DOI: 10.5005/ijcdas-54-3-193

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Published Online: 10-09-2012

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Abstract

Simultaneous occurrence of traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) and traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) is uncommon. Our report documents the rare delayed presentation of simultaneous occurrence of TAWH and TDH in a patient who sustained a bicycle handlebar injury as a consequence of the bicycle he was riding colliding with a motorbike in a road-traffic accident. Excellent outcome could be achieved in this patient with surgical repair without requiring the use of a mesh.

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