What is a Phantom Hernia?
A hernia which is formed due to a nerve injury leading to the muscle weakness and ultimately resulting in a Hernia later, is known as the Phantom Hernia.
Classical Example is injury to the Ilio Hypogastric nerve due to a previous appendicectomy can later give rise to Inguinal Hernia formation.
Note the scar of previous Appendicectomy and the Indirect inguinal hernia sac!
