A De Garengeot Hernia masquerading as a strangulated femoral hernia |
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Authors: | A Hussain AAP Slesser S Monib J Maalo M Soskin J Arbuckle |
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Institution: | Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford WD18 0HB, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | INTRODUCTIONDe Garengeot hernia is a rare occurrence whereby an appendix is found in a femoral hernia sac. It is rarer still to find an acutely inflamed appendix manifesting itself as a strangulated femoral hernia. This case is important to report as it highlights the diagnostic difficulty this particular condition presents to an emergency surgeon.PRESENTATION OF CASEWe report the case of an 86 year old female who was found to have a De Garengeot hernia containing a necrotic appendix. A retrograde appendicectomy was performed to prevent peritoneal contamination. The hernia defect was repaired using a standard repair with non-absorbable suture.DISCUSSIONDe Garengeot''s hernia is a rare occurrence, is often unexpected and tends to be diagnosed intra-operatively. Pre-operative diagnosis remains difficult and it will often masquerade as a strangulated femoral hernia. In stable patients, where there is a diagnostic uncertainty CT scanning is a useful adjunct and may allow a laparoscopic approach to be undertaken in the absence of appendicitis.CONCLUSIONA De Garengeot''s hernia should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with clinical signs of a strangulated femoral hernia. It is often an incidental finding during an emergency operation. Although mesh repairs in the presence of appendicitis have been reported, the safest approach remains a primary suture repair. |
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