Sigmoid Adenocarcinoma Discovered in an Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia

Ioannis Katsarelas1, Miltiadis Chandolias1, Panagiotis Nachopoulos1

  • 1Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, Katerini, GRC.

Cureus
|September 11, 2025
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of large bowel obstruction caused by a sigmoid colon neoplasm within an incarcerated inguinal hernia is presented. This unusual combination highlights the importance of thorough surgical evaluation for complex abdominal emergencies.