Acute de Garengeot Hernia Masquerading as a Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Diagnostic Dilemma
K Shah, K Planche, R Souza, A Khan
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 1–4 · Published 26 Feb 2016
10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19167Abstract
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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