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Non-traumatic lateral abdominal wall hernia

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A rare lateral abdominal wall hernia is described in an adult patient. This was diagnosed in a patient with a prominent right lateral abdominal wall deformity. The patient had been experiencing pain that increased progressively in severity over time. A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen revealed the location of the lateral abdominal wall defect. The hernia defect was through the transversus abdominis and the internal oblique, with the inferior aspect of the 11th rib forming part of the superior border of the defect. A 4-cm bony spur from the inferior aspect of the rib formed part of the lateral margin of the defect. The hernia sac was contained within a space underneath the external oblique muscle. The association of the hernia defect with a bony spur was highly suggestive of a congenital etiology. The hernia was successfully repaired laparoscopically with Parietex mesh (Sofradim®, Lyons, France), and the patient had resolution of the symptoms on discharge and follow-up visits.

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  1. Department of Surgery, The University of Toledo Health Science Campus, Dowling Hall, 2nd Floor, 3065 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH, 43614-5807, USA

    M. Castillo-Sang, B. Gociman, B. Almaroof, J. Fath & F. Cason

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Castillo-Sang, M., Gociman, B., Almaroof, B. et al. Non-traumatic lateral abdominal wall hernia. Hernia 13, 317–321 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0437-2

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