Acute de Garengeot Hernia Masquerading as a Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Diagnostic Dilemma.

ABSTRACT

A de Garengeot hernia is a femoral hernia in which the sac contains the vermiform appendix. herein, we report an interesting case of a de Garengeot hernia with secondary appendicitis presenting acutely in a male patient with previous history of inguinal hernia repair. We discuss the diagnostic dilemmas involved and present a review of current literature.