Open AccessInternal herniation of the abdominal wall
Author(s) -
Bloemen Arthur,
J. Keijzers Marlies,
L. M. Konsten Joop,
Aarts Frits,
Vogelaar F. Jeroen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2008
Subject(s) - medicine , abdominal wall , hernia , surgery , abdominal wall defect , rectus sheath , radiology
Key Clinical Message A symptomatic arcuate line hernia should be considered in patients with acute lower abdominal complaints. This rare internal herniation is caused by a sharp ending of the posterior aponeurotic sheath of the rectus muscle, rather than the more common gradual delineation, and can cause strangulation or incarceration of abdominal contents.