Abstract

De Garengeot hernia is a very rare type of hernia. In this type of hernia, the appendix is found within the femoral canal. In this article, we aimed to share De Garengeot hernia which was diagnosed in a 72-year-old male patient. The patient was admitted to the emergency department with the complaints of right groin pain and swelling for 2 days. The patient was operated with a preliminary diagnosis of an incarcerated inguinal. De Garengeot hernia was detected during the operation. The patient underwent appendectomy. Then McVay procedure was performed and a mesh plug was placed in the femoral canal. Consequently, although it is very rare, it should be kept in mind that there may be an acute appendicitis within femoral hernia sac in a patient presenting with a painful mass in the groin.The necessary surgical procedure should be done immediately in order to reduce the risk of mortality and/or morbidity.

Key words: Apendicitis; De Garengeot’s Hernia; Femoral Hernia.