Introduction

• Cause: compressive blunt abdominal trauma and may be associated with acquired inguinal hernia.
• Signs: caudal ventral swelling.
• Diagnosis: history, signs.
• Treatment: surgery should be delayed until all tissue and wound swelling in the region has subsided, unless severe intra-abdominal problem exists.

Pathogenesis

Etiology

• Trauma.

Pathophysiology

• Usually encountered after compressive abdominal trauma and may be associated with acquired (traumatic) inguinal hernia Inguinal hernia.
• The injury results in tearing of the insertion of the rectus abdominis muscle from its attachment to the prepubic region.

• Trauma → tearing of the insertion of the rectus abdominis muscle from its attachment to the prepubic region → herniation of abdominal contents.

Timecourse

• Acute following injury.
• May not present for days to weeks (rare).

Diagnosis

Treatment

Outcomes