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Spigelian Hernia: A Rare Hernia With Peculiar Anatomy. (Case Report And Review Of Literature)

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  • Ketan Ramesh Vagholkar

    (D.Y.Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra State.)

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Background: Spigelian hernia best described as spontaneous lateral ventral hernia is an extremely rare type of hernia. The anatomical peculiarities and diagnostic challenges need to be understood in order to surgically mange this hernia. Introduction: Spigelian hernia occurs through a defect in the spigelian fascia typically lying in the spigelian zone. Case report: A case of a large incarcerated spigelian hernia is presented to highlight the diagnostic and anatomical peculiarities of this hernia. Discussion: The anatomical basis of this hernia along with clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities and treatment options is discussed. Conclusion: Clinical suspicion confirmed by imaging is necessary for diagnosis. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment.

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  • Ketan Ramesh Vagholkar, 2019. "Spigelian Hernia: A Rare Hernia With Peculiar Anatomy. (Case Report And Review Of Literature)," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 1(5), November.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:1:y:2019:i:5:id:40125
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2019.1.5.125
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