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[Perforative appendicitis in the left-sided false diaphragmal hernia]

I A Shlyakhovsky¹, P A Yartsev¹, M L Rogal¹

¹Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia.

|April 10, 2020

Summary

Appendix in a hernial sac is rare, especially in diaphragmatic hernias. This case report details successful surgical treatment for perforated appendicitis within a left diaphragmatic hernia.

Keywords:

appendix diaphragmatic hernia hernia perforated appendicitis

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Area of Science:

Surgical Case Report
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Abdominal Wall Defects

Background:

Abnormal appendix location within a hernial sac occurs in 2-4% of cases.
Appendix is commonly found in inguinal and femoral hernias.
Appendix in a diaphragmatic hernia is exceptionally rare, considered a casuistic occurrence.

Observation:

A patient presented with symptoms indicative of appendicitis.
The appendix was found to be abnormally localized within a left diaphragmatic hernia.
The appendix was perforated.

Findings:

Successful surgical intervention was performed for the perforated appendicitis.
The patient's condition was managed effectively through surgical treatment.
This case highlights the possibility of appendicitis in unusual hernia locations.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of potential intra-abdominal pathologies within diaphragmatic hernias.
Highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of appendicitis in surgical diagnostics.
Provides a valuable reference for surgical management strategies in complex hernia cases.