Delayed Multi-Compartment Traumatic Hernias After Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case-Based Review of Diagnosis and Staged Management.
BackgroundTraumatic diaphragmatic hernias (TDHs) and traumatic abdominal wall hernias (TAWHs) are uncommon sequelae of blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) and may be missed during the initial evaluation. Delayed presentation can occur months to years later, resulting in incarceration, obstruction, or respiratory compromise.Ca...