Traumatic spigelian hernia in an adolescent
following a blunt abdominal trauma: a rare
case report and literature review

Traumatic spigelian hernia in an adolescent
following a blunt abdominal trauma: a rare
case report and literature review

spigelian hernia, Traumatic abdominal wall hernia, Mesenteric defect, Laparotomy, Blunt trauma

Abstract
Introduction spigelian hernias are rare anterior abdominal wall hernias, accounting for less than 2% of all hernias.
Traumatic spigelian hernias are exceptionally rare and typically result from blunt abdominal trauma.
Case presentation We report a case of a 15-year-old male who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain
following blunt trauma. Imaging revealed a traumatic spigelian hernia with an associated ileal mesenteric defect. The
patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and hernia repair with excellent postoperative recovery.
Conclusion This case highlights the importance of early recognition and surgical management of traumatic
spigelian hernias, particularly when associated with underlying mesenteric defects.
Keywords spigelian hernia, Traumatic abdominal wall hernia, Mesenteric defect, Laparotomy, Blunt trauma

Mahdi Aljamal1*, Zainah Amjad Issa2

, Ali Shakhshir3

and Omar Abu-Zaydeh4

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-01040-w

2025

Peri Irawan

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