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Colonic perforation following blunt trauma to an inguinal hernia

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External forces that may appear trivial in the setting of blunt abdominal trauma can cause significant hollow viscus injury when applied directly to an inguinal hernia. We report a very rare case of colonic perforation following a direct blow to an inguinal hernia sustained during a rugby union match and review the relevant literature.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Whangarei Hospital, Northland, New Zealand

    D. A. Westwood & P. B. Milsom

  2. Department of General Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand

    D. A. Westwood

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Westwood, D.A., Milsom, P.B. Colonic perforation following blunt trauma to an inguinal hernia. Hernia 15, 699–700 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0702-z

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