Authors:

D. Van de Hoef^1,2*, Kamil², AM. Hogan²

¹National University of Ireland Galway
²Department of Surgery, University Hospital Galway, Saolta Group, Newcastle Road, Co. Galway, Ireland.

Abstract:

A De Garengeot�s hernia is rare surgical phenomenon in which a femoral hernia contains the appendix. It can be asymptomatic or present as a tender lump, and may predispose to a hernia-contained case of appendicitis. We present the case of a 76-year-old female who presented to our outpatient department complaining of a tender rightsided groin lump. Diagnosis of this rare hernia is often made intra-operatively, but, in this case, a CT scan was performed preoperatively which provided guidance for safe surgical planning.

Keywords:

de Garengeot�s hernia, Incarceration, Femoral hernia, Appendicitis

Citation:

D. Van de Hoef. Femoral Hernia Appendicitis: A Case Report and Management of a De Garengeot�s Hernia. World Journal of Clinical Surgery 2021.