Iatrogenic bowel injury is a challenging issue that will be encountered by most general and colon and rectal surgeons. The timing of diagnosis of iatrogenic bowel injury (early vs delayed) will affect the management options and patient outcomes. In this chapter, we will review the risk factors for iatrogenic bowel injury and various causes of iatrogenic bowel injury. The diagnosis of bowel injury, workup and management will also be addressed.

Management of lateral abdominal wall hernias presents a surgical challenge, and best management is controversial. Flank hernias as a surgical sequela occur more commonly, whereas flank hernias resulting from trauma are a rare occurrence. In this article, we present a review of the literature and a case of flank hernia presenting after trauma and recurring after repair. An anchored suture repair was performed and reinforced by the addition of a polyester underlay mesh.