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Direct lateral inguinal hernia: An atypical cause of groin hernia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present the case of a direct inguinal hernia located at the lateral aspect of the inguinal orifice. This hernia protruded through the posterior wall of the inguinal canal; the (pseudo-)hernia sac was lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels, but medial to the spermatic vessels, and its tip could eventually bulge through the external inguinal ring. Deploying a large prosthetic mesh via the laparoscopic approach can prevent the risk of recurrence in the case of multiple and atypical orifices.

Source: Journal of Visceral Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2025.10.008

Authors: Iliès El Boukili, Guillaume Passot, Gaëtan-Romain Joliat

Institutions: Hôpital Lyon Sud, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, University of Lausanne

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,690