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FASCIAL HERNIAS OF THE LEGS

1951; American Medical Association; Volume: 145; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1001/jama.1951.02920260016004

2376-8118

Maximilian E. Obermayer,

Medical research and treatments

Fascial hernias of the legs, a disorder unfamiliar to many dermatologists, occur weeks or even years after trauma. Both unilateral and bilateral lesions have been observed in the muscles of persons whose legs had been exposed to severe chronic strain, such as athletes, skiers, mountain climbers, foresters and foot soldiers who have exercised in hilly or mountainous country. Most patients are seen by surgeons, who seem to have no difficulty in recognizing the disorder. The various surgical technics used for correction of the condition are described in the comprehensive article by Ihde 1 ; an extensive bibliography is appended to this paper. Many small, symptomless fascial hernias are seen by the dermatologist rather than the surgeon. Patients with these lesions consult the dermatologist because of such unrelated conditions as stasic dermatitis or varicose veins. We suggest, on the basis of our experience, that unless fascial hernia is thought of, the lesions