Right inguinal hernia (pelvis x-ray)

Case contributed by David Holcdorf
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

No acute fracture or malalignment. Increased soft tissue opacity with internal lucency projecting over the right groin is in keeping with an inguinal hernia containing bowel.

Case Discussion

Right inguinal hernia confirmed on trauma CT. No evidence of bowel obstruction.

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