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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Inguinal hernias are common surgical conditions.
  • Strangulation presents as a surgical emergency.

Observation:

  • A young male presented with an irreducible left inguinal hernia and signs of strangulation.
  • Intraoperative findings revealed a retained foreign body.

Findings:

  • A screwdriver's working end perforated the rectosigmoid junction and inguinal canal floor.
  • The perforation sealed contamination, mimicking a hernia.

Implications:

  • This case represents a unique presentation of rectosigmoid-inguinal canal perforation.
  • Highlights the importance of considering rare etiologies in complex presentations.