Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for an irreducible indirect inguinal hernia containing left ovary, dysplastic fallopian tube, and partial rudimentary uterine horn: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indirect inguinal hernia is rare in adult females and is usually attributable to congenital anatomical anomalies. It poses a high risk of incarceration and strangulation, risking ovarian ischemia, necrosis, or compromised fertility. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are therefore essential.

Case presentation

A 39-year-old woman presented with a left inguinal mass of 20 years' duration, recently enlarging with intermittent discomfort. Physical examination revealed a firm, non-reducible left inguinal mass with a positive cough impulse. Radiological examination (ultrasonography and computed tomography) demonstrated probable left ovarian herniation, with the left adnexa absent from its anatomical location. Surgical exploration revealed that the hernia sac contai

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12751389 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature