INTRODUCTION An Amyand's hernia is a rare occurrence of an inguinal hernia, with an estimated prevalence of 1%. The major complications of an Amyand's hernia include necrotizing fasciitis of the anterior abdominal wall and secondary intestinal perforation. Though the incidence of this type of hernia is low, the appendix may easily become initially incarcerated, possibly leading to strangulation...

Abstract Background and Aim Paracaecal hernia is a rare type of internal usually presenting with picture small bowel obstruction. In this report we present case strangulated paracaecal managed laparoscopically aim to spot the light on hernia. Case Report A 68- year- old lady was admitted colicky lower abdominal pain, vomiting distention. CT scan her abdomen pelvis demonstrated multiple dilated ...

A parastomal hernia is the abnormal protrusion of intra-abdominal tissue and organs through a defect in the abdominal wall around an ostomy. Commonly, they involve intra-abdominal fat, omentum or bowel. However, there are rare cases that involve other organs. We present the case of an 89-year-old gentleman with a gallbladder in his parastomal hernia. Due to his acute cholecystitis, the distende...

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors that may cause an umbilical hernia in patients with increased intra-abdominal pressure due to pregnancy, obesity, ascites, and intra-abdominal tumors. However, the simultaneous occurrence of uterine fibroids and umbilical hernias, or fibroids and an associated umbilical hernia, during pregnancy has rarely been reported. Here, we present the case of a fi...

A hernia is defined as an area of weakness or complete disruption of the fibromuscular tissues of the body wall. Hernias are among the oldest known afflictions of humankind. The word “hernia” is derived from a Latin term meaning “a rupture”. The earliest reports of abdominal wall hernias date back to 1500 BC. During this early era, abdominal wall hernias were treated with trusses or bandage dre...

An incisional hernia (Fig 1.) is defined as any abdominal wall gap with or without a bulge in the area of a postoperative scar perceptible or palpable by clinical examination or imaging [1]. Incisional hernia is a common long-term complication following abdominal surgery and is estimated to occur in 11-23% [2, 3]. Risk factors for incisional hernia are male gender, body mass index, cancer, and ...

Left mesenteric-parietal (paraduodenal) hernias are a rare cause of abdominal pain or acute intestinal obstruction in children (1–2 % all cases). The most common internal can be detected as incidental findings during laparotomy autopsy. Since the strangulated hernia has no pathognomonic symptoms, which greatly complicates diagnosis and lead to significant deterioration patient’s condition up de...

Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is rare despite the high prevalence of blunt abdominal trauma. Bullhorn hernia occurs as a result of a direct blow to the abdominal wall by the horn of a bull, which disrupts the muscles and fascia and leads to hernia formation. We report a rare case of bullhorn TAWH in a 70-year-old patient who presented with swelling at the left lumbar region. The patien...

In the last decade, surgical mesh has become what is considered the ideal method for repairing hernias of any type. As their use has become routine, the surgical process has undergone changes in such a way that the mesh has taken the leading role in the procedure. Meanwhile, other steps that had been consolidated after years of experience and were considered essential for avoiding recurrences h...

INTRODUCTION We present a case of acute abdomen, causing increased intra-abdominal pressure, leading to further herniation of an existing paraesophageal hernia, and consequently acute compromised respiratory function. This acute respiratory complication to a paraesophageal hernia has not previously been reported. PRESENTATION OF CASE We present a case of a 75-year-old female who was acutely a...