Blunt trauma-induced abdominal wall hernia with small bowel incarceration: case report and review of the literature

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• Incarceration of the small bowel is a critical outcome of blunt trauma-induced abdominal wall hernias, indicating severe injury.
• A 27-year-old male experienced bowel incarceration following an accident with significant blunt force impact leading to surgery.
• This case report involved surgical intervention to address herniation and relieve incarceration of the bowel within the abdominal wall.
• Early recognition of abdominal wall hernias after blunt trauma is essential, highlighting a need for heightened awareness in clinical settings.