The French and their hernias: Prospective radiological differentiation of de Garengeot from other groin hernias

Authors

  • Nicholas I Brown
  • Todd Moesbergen
  • Karin Steinke

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v7i4.831

Keywords:

de Garengeot, prospective diagnosis, femoral, hernia

Abstract

A femoral hernia containing an appendix, known as de Garengeot hernia, is an uncommon and potentially confusing presentation. Prompt differentiation of this condition from other groin hernias in an acute setting will influence management and reduce morbidity. Computed Tomography (CT) should be performed in all suspected cases and an awareness of likely CT findings can facilitate rapid pre-operative diagnosis. Despite this, we present only the fourth published case of prospective CT diagnosis of de Garengeot hernia.

Author Biographies

Nicholas I Brown

Department of Medical Imaging

Todd Moesbergen

Department of Medical Imaging

Karin Steinke

A/Prof

Department of Medical Imaging

Journal of Radiology Case Reports April 2013 issue - Cover page: Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis - The spectrum of imaging findings by Arunachalam Pudhiavan et al.

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Published

2013-04-17

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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