Scrotal Abdomen: Case of Giant Inguinal Hernia- A Case Report
- 1. Department of Surgery, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Abstract
Introduction: Hernias extending below the midpoint of inner thigh in the standing position are called as giant inguinal hernia. They are rarely seen in common surgical practice. Huge inguinal hernias occur after years of neglect by the patient or in areas which are inaccessible to medical services.
Case presentation: We present a case of 52 year old male, with giant inguinal hernia containing almost whole abdomen with terminal ileum, caecum, appendix, ascending and transverse colon with omentum in the hernia sac which was repaired with a novel Desarda technique.
Discussion: This is an interesting case as Desarda’s repair technique is reportedly used first time for repair of a giant inguinal hernia. There are various studies showing successful use of this technique in primary inguinal hernia.
Conclusions: Giant inguinal hernias are uncommon in today’s surgical practice. Successful use of Desarda tissue based repair technique for giant inguinal hernia, with no complication needs to be reported in surgical literature.