A Rare Case of Chronic Appendicitis Superimposed on an Incarcerated de Garengeot Hernia Prospectively Identified on Computed Tomography
The de Garengeot hernia is an uncommon and potentially confounding pathologic process in which the appendix is contained within a femoral hernia. While typically a benign incidental finding, superimposed acute appendicitis is a rare but serious complication. Identification of this entity is crucial...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5324320 |
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