Sebastian D Siadecki1, Sarah E Frasure2, Turandot Saul1, Resa E Lewiss1. 1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Emergency Ultrasound, St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York. 2. Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Emergency physicians can utilize bedside ultrasound to aid in the diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias and in the reduction of incarcerated hernias. OBJECTIVES: To review the sonographic appearance and diagnostic criteria of abdominal wall hernias and to describe the potential use of ultrasound as an aid in hernia reduction. CASE REPORT: An emergency physician utilized bedside ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis of an incarcerated ventral abdominal wall hernia and to assist in its successful reduction. CONCLUSIONS: A physician trained in bedside ultrasound can diagnose an abdominal wall hernia and facilitate the appropriate treatment of an incarcerated hernia.
BACKGROUND: Emergency physicians can utilize bedside ultrasound to aid in the diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias and in the reduction of incarcerated hernias. OBJECTIVES: To review the sonographic appearance and diagnostic criteria of abdominal wall hernias and to describe the potential use of ultrasound as an aid in hernia reduction. CASE REPORT: An emergency physician utilized bedside ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis of an incarcerated ventral abdominal wall hernia and to assist in its successful reduction. CONCLUSIONS: A physician trained in bedside ultrasound can diagnose an abdominal wall hernia and facilitate the appropriate treatment of an incarcerated hernia.