Spontaneous Rupture of Ventral Hernia: A Rare Presentation
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Of the many complications of a ventral hernia, spontaneous rupture is seldom encountered. It is more common among cirrhotics and is extremely rare otherwise, with few documented cases. A 45 year old lady with a long standing incisional hernia with COPD sustained spontaneous rupture with herniation of ileal loops and complete transection at distal ileum. Patient required ileal resection and primary closure was possible .She improved well was tolerating oral feeds and was ambulating by eleventh post operative day. Our case was complicated by a spontaneous transection, an extremely rare and unique scenario.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Srilekha Reddy G, Dr. Dinesh B V, Dr. Ramachandra L
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