Application of spatial replacement method in the treatment of laparoscopic incarcerated femoral hernia - A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Incarcerated femoral hernia is a common surgical acute abdominal disease. Laparoscopic surgery is considered a safe and effective method for treating incarcerated femoral hernias, which have different surgical approaches to releasing the contents of the hernia.

Presentation of case

We report the case of a 65-year-old female with a right incarcerated femoral hernia with an irreducible mass in the right femoral region for 2 days diagnosed by physical examination and abdominal ultrasonography. We used a catheter to inject normal saline into the hernia sac during surgery. Injury and rupture of the small intestine were avoided, and the polypropylene mesh was successfully repaired.

Discussion

Incarcerated femoral hernias is a common surgical emergency that can

SUBMITTER: Luo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9424557 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature