@article{ref1,
title="Bullhorn hernia: a rare traumatic abdominal wall hernia",
journal="Nigerian journal of surgery",
year="2015",
author="Singh, Bimaljot and Kumar, Ashwani and Kaur, Adarshpal and Singla, Rachan Lal",
volume="21",
number="1",
pages="63-65",
abstract="Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is rare despite the high prevalence of blunt abdominal trauma. Bullhorn hernia occurs as a result of a direct blow to the abdominal wall by the horn of a bull, which disrupts the muscles and fascia and leads to hernia formation. We report a rare case of bullhorn TAWH in a 70-year-old patient who presented with swelling at the left lumbar region. The patient was managed by immediate surgical intervention. A surgeon must have high index of suspicion for the diagnosis of this condition as missed hernias in this setting pose a high risk of strangulation and gangrene.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1117-6806",
doi="10.4103/1117-6806.152728",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1117-6806.152728"
}