Acute de Garengeot Hernia Masquerading as a Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Diagnostic Dilemma.
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2016
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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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De Garangeot hernia, recurrent hernia, appendicitis
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Shah K., Planche K., D’Souza R., Khan A. Acute de Garengeot Hernia Masquerading as a Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Diagnostic Dilemma. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2016; 13(12): 1-4.