Acute de Garengeot Hernia Masquerading as a Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Diagnostic Dilemma
K. Shah *
Department of Academic and Colorectal Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom.
R. D’ Souza
Department of Academic and Colorectal Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom.
A. Khan
Department of Academic and Colorectal Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom and The Cancer Institute, University College London, 72 Huntley Street, Camden Town, London WC1E 6DD, United Kingdom.
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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.
Keywords: De Garangeot hernia, recurrent hernia, appendicitis