A Novel Approach to Managing a Strangulated De Garengeot's Hernia. Issue 1 (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simpson, Francis J.; Fay, Katherine; Wang, Vivian; Elwood, David
• Is Part Of: American surgeon. Volume 87:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 83
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: de garengeot's hernia -- appendicitis -- hybrid open femoral hernia repair -- laparoscopic appendectomy; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- United States -- Periodicals; 617.0973
• DOI: 10.1177/0003134820943552
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-1348

Abstract

De Garengeot's hernia, the presence of an incarcerated vermiform appendix within a femoral hernia, is a rare general surgery emergency that predominantly affects elderly female patients. Due to its rarity, there is significant variation in surgical technique; however, most case reports favor an open approach. Here we present a case of a De Garengeot's hernia with a unique hybrid open and laparoscopic repair, utilizing the hernia defect as a port site. We will also review the relevant literature.