Giant Sliding Inguinoscrotal Hernia Causing Megaureter and Large Bowel Obstruction

Trivedi, Dharmadev; Trompetas, Vasileios; Karavias, Dimitrios

doi:10.1007/s11605-020-04894-y

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“…A giant inguinoscrotal hernia [ 1 ] is a hernia that extends beyond the mid-point of the thigh observed while the patient is standing. Although gut loops are the most frequent contents of such large hernias, a literature search reveals several case reports mentioning the stomach, duodenum, ovaries, and even the ureter and bladder as hernial contents.…”

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“…Although gut loops are the most frequent contents of such large hernias, a literature search reveals several case reports mentioning the stomach, duodenum, ovaries, and even the ureter and bladder as hernial contents. Although the possibility of incarceration of hernia is very low, ranging from 0.3% to 3% per year, its long-term complications often culminate in even more life-threatening complications, such as strangulation and perforation of its content if it is the gut [ 1 ]. In such circumstances, intervention can result in a high rate of morbidity and mortality [ 2 ].…”

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An inguinoscrotal hernia is considered to be giant when it passes beyond the midpoint of the thigh in a standing position. It is a rare condition that can lead to complications such as obstruction and perforation. Here, we present the case of a 35-year-old male who was diagnosed with a giant inguinoscrotal hernia with transverse colon perforation peritonitis. The patient presented with acute abdomen and septic shock. On presentation, resuscitation was started and an emergency laparotomy was performed. Resection of the gangrenous bowel segment and end jejunostomy was done as damage control surgery. However, despite intensive care and efforts, the patient succumbed due to multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS). This is a rare case of a giant inguinoscrotal hernia with transverse colon perforation peritonitis, leading to MODS and mortality.

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