Hernia through iliac crest defects. A report of four cases

Int Orthop. 1995;19(6):367-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00178351.

Abstract

Herniation of abdominal contents through the donor site in the ilium occurred in 5% of a series of 59 bone grafts. Four patients had this condition at a 7 year follow up, and 2 were repaired with synthetic mesh. Age, gender, obesity and surgical technique are important causative factors. Preventive measures are proposed which have been successful during the past 3 years.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery
  • Female
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Ilium / transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography