Transverse colon diverticulitis simulating inguinal hernia strangulation: a first report.
Dig Surg
; 19(5): 408-9; discussion 409, 2002.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Strangulation is the most serious complication of inguinal hernia. Diverticulitis, a common condition, is usually localized in the left colon. The association of complicated inguinal hernia and diverticulitis is rare.METHODS:
We report the case of a 73-year-old male patient who presented with a suspicion of strangulated inguinal hernia.RESULTS:
CT and operative findings showed transverse colon diverticulitis lodged in an incarcerated inguinal hernia without signs of strangulation. Surgical hernia repair was undertaken while the treatment of diverticulitis was conservative. Follow-up was uneventful.CONCLUSION:
This is a first report of documented transverse colon diverticulitis simulating inguinal hernia strangulation.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doença Diverticular do Colo
/
Hérnia Inguinal
/
Laparotomia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article