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Published in: Hernia 1/2013

01-02-2013 | Case Report

Appendiceal diverticulitis in a femoral hernia causing necrotizing fasciitis of the right inguinal region: report of a unique case

Authors: G. K. Georgiou, C. Bali, S. J. Theodorou, A. Zioga, M. Fatouros

Published in: Hernia | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

De Garengeot’s hernia—a rare finding occurring mostly in women—is defined by the presence of the vermiform appendix within the sac of a femoral hernia. The incidence of appendicitis is rarer still, with less than a 100 cases reported to date. We present a unique case of an 84-year-old male patient with perforated appendiceal diverticulitis within a De Garengeot’s hernia causing abscess and necrotizing infection of the overlying soft tissues.
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Metadata
Title
Appendiceal diverticulitis in a femoral hernia causing necrotizing fasciitis of the right inguinal region: report of a unique case
Authors
G. K. Georgiou
C. Bali
S. J. Theodorou
A. Zioga
M. Fatouros
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-011-0822-0

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