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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
OMENTAL TORSION PRESENTING AS STRANGULATED INGUINAL HERNIA IN AN ADULT
Author
Kasha Aishwarya1 and G Raghavendra Prasad2*
Email
grprasad22@gmail.com
keyword
Torsion omentum, Inguinal hernia, Strangulated inguinal hernia.
Abstract
Inguinal Omentocoeles are not uncommon. Inguinal hernial sac with torsion of omentumand gangrene in inguinal sac is un reported. Aims to report a rare and unique case of Strangulated Inguinal Hernia due to omental torsion without clinical abdominal signs and leucocyticresponse. A 22yr old adult presented with severe excruciatingly painful Irreducible Inguinal Hernia of few hours duration. He had history of reducible inguinal hernia. Abdomen was unremarkable and total leucocyte count was 6,200/cubic mm. Inguinal exploration revealed more than 3 times clockwise twisting of omentum associated with gangrene inside the hernia sac. Omentectomy and hernia repair was performed. Post-operative period was uneventful. A rare and unique case of omental torsion with gangrene presented as Strangulated Inguinal Hernia without abdominal signs and leucocytic reaction is being reported.
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