Spontaneous rupture of incisional hernia–A rare entity

Background Spontaneous rupture of an abdominal hernia is very rare and usually occurs in incisional or recurrent groin hernia. It is a potentially fatal but preventable clinical condition demanding emergency surgery to prevent further obstruction, strangulation of bowel and to cover its contents to prevent fistulisation. It should be managed by primary repair if there is only minimal contamination, and by secondary repair if grossly contaminated.