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Spigelian hernia is a life-threatening hernia that can occur in all people. It usually occurs in people between 50-70 years, most commonly in women. It should be treated immediately when diagnosed as further delay could pose a danger to other organs in the abdomen, and the body at large.
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Jul 19, 2023 · Diagnosing a spigelian hernia can be difficult, so it is important to report symptoms to your doctor. An ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen can help with a diagnosis. It may also be useful to...
May 15, 2017 · A Spigelian hernia is a rare hernia through the Spigelian fascia between the rectus muscle and the semilunar line. This hernia is well known in surgery. Symptoms vary from insidious to localised pain, an intermittent mass and/or a bowel obstruction.
- Anastasia Ussia, Fabio Imperato, Larissa Schindler, Arnaud Wattiez, Philippe R. Koninckx
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Jun 20, 2017 · A spigelian hernia can cause pain and grow in size. But the outlook is positive with early medical intervention and surgery to correct the hole in your abdominal muscles.
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Jun 26, 2023 · A spigelian hernia is a rare, abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents or peritoneum through a defect (spigelian fascia), which is comprised of the transversus abdominis and the internal oblique aponeuroses.
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Apr 19, 2017 · Sonography was able to confirm the probable diagnosis of a spigelian hernia by revealing the defect in the spigelian fascia in the inferior right rectus abdominis muscle along the semilunar line. Sonography also confirmed the contents of the hernia, which was encapsulated peritoneal fat.
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Oct 19, 2021 · SpH remains a diagnostic challenge, due to the specific anatomic localisation under the external oblique aponeurosis. Moreover, SpH are significantly at higher risk of incarceration compared to other type of abdominal wall hernias. Consequently, even asymptomatic SpH should be considered for elective repair.
