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Case Report
Intestinal obstruction, pneumoperitoneum, and colon carcinoma within an inguinoscrotal hernia
1 PhD, Medical Area Specialist in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Hospital El Escorial, Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV), San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
2 PhD, Chief of Department, Department of General Surgery, Hospital El Escorial, Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV), San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
3 MD, Medical Area Specialist in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Hospital El Escorial, Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV), San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
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Hospital El Escorial, Road M-600 Guadarrama to San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Km 6.255, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid,
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Article ID: 100055S05MC2021
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de Castro M, Larraz E, Morales S, Cereceda P, Martin L, Calvo M. Intestinal obstruction, pneumoperitoneum, and colon carcinoma within an inguinoscrotal hernia. Edorium J Surg 2021;8:100055S05MC2021.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Inguinal hernias with neoplastic contents in the sac are extremely rare.
Case Report: We present a case of intestinal obstruction due to a sigmoid colon carcinoma hosted in an incarcerated left inguinal hernia, with cecum perforation. The computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated pneumoperitoneum. Surgical treatment consisted in subtotal colectomy with protective ileostomy.
Conclusion: Complicated colon neoplasms included in hernia sacs require tailored treatment, depending on the patient’s condition and related morbidity.
Keywords: Colon carcinoma, Inguinal hernia, Intestinal obstruction, Pneumoperitoneum, Strangulation
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Author Contributions:
Mar de Castro - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Elena Larraz - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Sonia Morales Artero - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Pablo Cereceda - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Libertad Martin - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Montserrat Calvo - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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