Interstitial incisional hernia of greater omentum: An incidental finding during routine cadaveric dissection

Abstract

Omental herniation, located between the rectus abdominis muscle and the anterior blade of the rectus sheath, can be triggered after a transverse suprapubic incision. It causes the development of an incisional interstitial hernia (IIH), which is an extremely rare and poorly understood condition. Based on this information, our work presents the first anatomical description of incisional interstitial hernia found during routine dissection at the Human Anatomy Laboratory of the Federal University of Ceará in a formalized female corpse.

Keywords: Cadaver; Gross anatomy; Interstitial incisional hernia; Omental herniation; Transverse suprapubic incision.