Spiegel Hernia After Videolaparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report

Abstract

Spiegel's hernia is a rare entity and represents a defect in the abdominal wall on the outer edge of the semilunar line, being a diagnostic challenge due to the nonspecific symptomatology. Risk factors for the condition include obesity, multiparity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ascites and chronic constipation. We present in this work a case report on the emergence of a Spiegel's Hernia after performing a videolaparoscopic surgery, correlating the increase in intraabdominal pressure during the procedure with its origin.