Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Femoral hernias constitute a minority of abdominal wall hernias and an entrapment of the appendix in the femoral hernia is called Garengeot's hernia. Case report: A 93-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department of our hospital presenting abdominal pain accompanied by intestinal occlusion. She underwent laparoscopy for a diagnosis of femoral hernia with inflamed cecal appendix inside, with an adequate postoperative period. Discussion: The incidence of De Garengeot hernia is approximately 0.1-5% of reported femoral hernias and 0.1% of acute appendicitis. Conclusion: Despite this uncommon pathology, emergency surgical treatment is generally required, and the laparoscopic approach is the best option as long as the patient's condition and the surgeon's experience allow it.
Source: MOJ Surgery
Institution: Hospital Español
Language: English
Topic: Hernia repair and management
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402650119