2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.11.010
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Swelling of the right thigh for over 30 years—The rare finding of a De Garengeot hernia

Abstract: HighlightsInguinal/femoral swelling can obtain the appendix.De Garengeot hernia needs to be considered as differential diagnosis in all femoral hernia.A femoral hernia in a woman can obtain the appendix in an open processus vaginalis.Sonography is a valid diagnostic tool for De Garengeot hernia.

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“…The long-standing presentation of de Garengeot hernia is seldomly reported in the literature, and deferent ideas may be present regarding the onset of inflamed appendix in a hernial sac [7] . These patients seldom develop signs of peritonitis, as the inflamed appendix is isolated from the peritoneal cavity by the tight neck of the hernia sac [4] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The long-standing presentation of de Garengeot hernia is seldomly reported in the literature, and deferent ideas may be present regarding the onset of inflamed appendix in a hernial sac [7] . These patients seldom develop signs of peritonitis, as the inflamed appendix is isolated from the peritoneal cavity by the tight neck of the hernia sac [4] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Only 15 cases, including this one, in which the diagnosis was performed by preprocedural CT, have been reported, and only two cases are reported to have been diagnosed by sonogram 5 14. Thus, an appropriate diagnostic imaging study should be performed preoperatively to determine the differential diagnosis of an inguinal mass, which may include neoplasm, inflammatory conditions, hernia and vascular lesions 21.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Femoral hernias account for <10% of all hernias 5. De Garengeot hernia is rare, accounting for 0.8–1% of femoral hernias 2.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…İnkarsere femoral herni tespit edildiğinde ivedilikle ameliyat edilmesi gereklidir. Apse ya da perforasyon varlığı yok ise prolen greft ile onarımı en çok kabul gören yaklaşımdır [5]. Apse varlığında ise greftin enfekte olmaması için Cooper ligament onarımı yapılması tercih edilmelidir.…”
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“…Literatürde benzer bir vaka bildirilmişse de, ilgili yazıda apendiks patolojik olarak değerlendirilmemiştir [5].…”
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