Musculoskeletal CT Appearances

Incisional Hernia CT Findings

• Protrusion of abdominal viscera through a defect in the myofascial tissues of the abdominal wall
• Results from surgery or trauma
• Can be at site of trocar placement from laparoscopic surgery

Other Information About Incisional Hernia

Etiology:

• Laparotomy
• Can also occur after laparoscopic or robotic surgery

Epidemiology:

• Any patient with a history of laparotomy is susceptible to an incisional hernia

Presentation:

• Palpable mass near the site of previous incision
• Pain that ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain
• Pain that occurs when moving

Prognosis:

• Surgery is needed to repair an incisional hernia
• Incisional hernias have a higher rate of recurrence