The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice
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J Am Board Fam Pract · Sep 1997
Microanatomy of the structures contributing to abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome.
Family physicians commonly see patients who complain of abdominal pain, the cause of which cannot be readily diagnosed. Often this pain results from abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome. ⋯ Three pictures presented here show the relevant microstructures involved in abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome. The photomicrographs confirm the existence of a fibrous ring within which the neurovascular bundle can move freely. If this bundle is pushed or pulled too far from behind or in front, however, compression of the bundle against the ring causes nerve ischemia and symptoms of abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment. Family physicians can save their patients unnecessary pain and expense by being aware of this syndrome.