Sigmoid Carcinoma in an Inguinal Hernia: A Blessing in Disguise?. (5th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salemans, P. B.; Vles, G. F.; Fransen, S. A. F.; Smeenk, R. M.
• Other Names: Barnett C. Academic Editor.; Lang B. H. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-05
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/314394
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Colorectal cancer is a rising problem, as the incidence increases with age. In most cases the goal of treatment is oncological resection followed by adjuvant chemotherapy in order to optimize the survival. In this case report we present a 93-year-old patient with a sigmoid carcinoma inside an irreducible inguinal hernia, which was diagnosed prior to surgery. We chose to perform a sigmoid resection through an oblique inguinal incision as a safer alternative to laparotomy.