Bone mesh fixation for the treatment of suprailiac hernia. Report of two cases

Hérnia Supra-Ilíaca Após Fixação De Fratura Pélvica: Um Relato De Caso

“…Although rare, ilioinguinal approaches to the pelvis are associated with risk of post-operative hernias 1,[3][4][5][6][7][8]13 . Lateral abdominal wall hernias are more frequent in females 2,4,6 , can take years to develop 2,4-7 and their content may vary (from omentum to small or large bowel) 2 .…”

“…On physical examination, patients present with a discomfort bulky mass with bowl-like auscultation sounds 15 . CT scan plays an important role in the confirmation of the diagnosis and preoperative planning [2][3][4][5][6][7] .…”

“…Supra-iliac hernias, which are usually secondary to orthopedic procedures or trauma, are extremely rare, with just a few cases reported in the literature [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] . Most of the reports of these types of injuries follow iliac crest bone graft harvesting 3,9,10 , but reports following pelvic fracture fixation are lacking.…”

“…Diagnosis is based on anamnesis, physical examination, and CT scan, which confirms the diagnosis and helps the preoperative planning 2,4,7,8 . Surgical approaches for soft tissue hernias following orthopedic bony procedures are known for being challenging 1,11 .…”

“…Surgical approaches for soft tissue hernias following orthopedic bony procedures are known for being challenging 1,11 . Due to the high rate of incarceration and strangulation, they ought to be corrected promptly [2][3][4][5][6][7][8] .…”