Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Strangulated inguinal hernia containing ischemic appendices epiploicae.
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Abushara S et al.
- Affiliation:
- General Surgery Department
Abstract
A 79-year-old male presented with a two-day history of painful, irreducible left inguinal swelling. Computed tomography imaging indicated a fat-containing hernia with surrounding inflammatory changes. Surgical exploration revealed infarcted appendices epiploicae within the hernia sac. The necrotic tissue was excised, and a tissue-based repair using nylon darning was performed due to contamination. The patient recovered uneventfully and remained well at follow-up.
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