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Giant inguinal hernia, a case series.

Anupam K Gupta¹

¹Good Samaritan Hospital, 5 Good Samaritan Way, Mt. Vernon, IL, 62864, USA.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

|December 3, 2025

Summary

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Giant inguinal hernias, extending below the thigh, present surgical challenges. Open repair with abdominal incision and mesh reinforcement offers good outcomes, with epigastric artery ligation aiding reduction in select cases.

Keywords:

Compartment syndrome Giant Inguinal hernia Huge inguinal hernia Inguinal hernia

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Area of Science:

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Background:

Giant inguinal hernias are rare but complex surgical cases.
These hernias extend significantly below the inguinal ligament, complicating reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case series of giant inguinal hernia repairs.
To discuss surgical techniques and outcomes for managing these challenging hernias.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case series of five male patients (51-75 years) with giant inguinal hernias.
Open surgical repair involving abdominal incisions for reduction.
Hernia sac excision and mesh reinforcement were performed.

Main Results:

All patients underwent successful open surgical repair.
One patient required emergency surgery due to strangulation.
Inferior epigastric artery ligation facilitated reduction in one case.

Conclusions:

Giant inguinal hernias necessitate tailored surgical strategies.
Open repair with mesh and careful reduction techniques yield favorable results.
Further research into delayed presentation factors is warranted.