Abstract
Linea alba hernia occurs in the gap between the muscles from both sides of the abdomen. Here, we report a case of linea alba hernia caused by pregnancy that was repaired using the endoscopic components separation (ECS) technique. The patient was a 27-year-old woman. She felt umbilical pain after the birth of her second child. Abdominal computed tomography revealed diastema of the rectus abdominis muscle from the upper umbilicus to the lower abdomen. She was diagnosed with linea alba hernia. The size of the hernia was 16.9 × 5.9 cm. We performed linea alba hernia repair using the ECS technique. Although large hernias can be repaired without a mesh by using the open CS technique, a long skin incision is required. In contrast, the ECS technique is a less invasive surgical procedure and has better cosmetic outcomes than the open CS technique. The ECS technique is more preferable for young patients.
