Incisional Hernia

Sean P Cullen, MD
Jeanne S Chow, MD
Ramin Khorasani, MD

July 16, 1997

Presentation

Imaging Findings

Computed tomography (CT) images demonstrate protrusion of the colon through the posterolateral left abdominal wall (arrows) representing an incisional hernia. There is no evidence of retroperitoneal lymph node enlargement. Liver, spleen, adrenals and the right kidney are unremarkable.

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

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