Traumatic spigelian hernia in an adolescent following a blunt abdominal trauma: a rare case report and literature review.

INTRODUCTION: spigelian hernias are rare anterior abdominal wall hernias, accounting for less than 2% of all hernias. Traumatic spigelian hernias are exceptionally rare and typically result from blunt abdominal trauma. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 15-year-old male who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain following blunt trauma. Imaging revealed a traumatic spigelian hernia with an associated ileal mesenteric defect. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and hernia repair with excellent postoperative recovery. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of early recognition and surgical management of traumatic spigelian hernias, particularly when associated with underlying mesenteric defects.