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Mayank Jain1, Shashi Khanna, Bimalendu Sen

  • 1Department of Minimal Access Surgery, ILS Multispeciality Clinic, DD-6, Sector - I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700 064, India.

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Hypertrophied appendix epiploicae alone in an inguinal hernia sac is rare. This case highlights laparoscopic Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal Mesh Hernioplasty (TAPP) for an irreducible inguinal hernia containing inflamed sigmoid epiploica.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Inguinal hernias can contain unusual structures.
  • Appendix epiploicae are typically found on the colon, not within hernia sacs.
  • Hypertrophied appendix epiploicae presenting as an irreducible hernia is exceptionally rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of irreducible inguinal hernia.
  • To describe the laparoscopic management of a hernia sac containing hypertrophied appendix epiploicae.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and surgical challenges of unexpected hernia contents.

Main Methods:

  • Laparoscopic Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal Mesh Hernioplasty (TAPP) was performed.
  • The irreducible inguinal hernia sac was found to contain enlarged sigmoid appendix epiploicae with appendigitis.
Keywords:
Appendices epiploicaeInguinal HerniaTrans-abdominal pre peritoneal

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  • An incidental contralateral hernia was repaired simultaneously.

    • Main Results:

    • The hypertrophied appendix epiploicae and appendigitis were successfully managed laparoscopically.
    • The patient experienced an excellent postoperative recovery.
    • The TAPP procedure effectively addressed both the primary and incidental hernias.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic TAPP is a viable approach for managing complex inguinal hernias with unexpected contents.
    • Surgeons should be prepared for rare anatomical variations within inguinal hernia sacs.
    • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in irreducible hernias.