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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2023

A rare case of femoral hernia containing a strangulated appendix: a case report, operating techniques and literature review.

Jennifer Jebamani, Bogdan Ivanov, Farshid Ejtehadi

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed, 0 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jennifer JebamaniGeneral Surgical Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital, NHS Trust, Harlow, UK.
Bogdan IvanovGeneral Surgical Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital, NHS Trust, Harlow, UK.
Farshid EjtehadiGeneral Surgical Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital, NHS Trust, Harlow, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3737-7413
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Femoral hernias accounting for 2-4% of all hernias rarely involve appendicitis, known as De Garengeout hernia, with only a few reported cases. We present a case of a 66-year-old woman with acute right groin pain but no signs of intestinal obstruction. Physical examination revealed a tender, partially reducible mass in the right groin. Computed tomography scan confirmed a femoral hernia containing incarcerated bowel loops, leading to urgent surgical intervention. The McEvedys approach was used for appendicectomy and hernia repair. The patient recovered without complications. Strangulated femoral hernia with the appendix is a rare condition posing diagnostic challenges. Early recognition is crucial to prevent complications like perforation and abscess formation. Cross-sectional imaging aids in diagnosis. Surgical intervention, either open or laparoscopic, is the preferred treatment, based on surgeon expertise and patient-specific factors. Timely diagnosis and prompt surgery minimise complications.

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Appendicitisappendixfemoral hernia

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PMID37426042
PMCPMC10329469
OpenAlexW4383618635

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