Acute de Garengeot Hernia Masquerading as a Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Diagnostic Dilemma
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 13, Issue 12
Abstract
A de Garengeot hernia is a femoral hernia in which the sac contains the vermiform appendix. herein, we report an interesting case of a de Garengeot hernia with secondary appendicitis presenting acutely in a male patient with previous history of inguinal hernia repair. We discuss the diagnostic dilemmas involved and present a review of current literature.
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K. Shah, R. D’Souza, A. Khan
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- DOI 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19167
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