A rare case of De Garengeot hernia: CT findings
A rare case of De Garengeot hernia: CT findings
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A rare case of De Garengeot hernia: CT findings
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BJR case reports, 2024, Vol.10 (2), p.uaae009-uaae009
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We report a case of "De Garengeot's hernia" (DGH), a rare condition that occurs when the inflamed appendix is localized inside a femoral hernia. The appendix may be involved in inflammatory or necrotic processes and the treatment is emergency surgery. It is usually discovered by chance during surgery. It occurs in 0.5%-5% of all femoral hernias. In...
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A rare case of De Garengeot hernia: CT findings
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2956160733
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2956160733
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2055-7159
DOI
10.1093/bjrcr/uaae009
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