Bilateral giant inguinoscrotal hernia with hydrocele. A case report
Abstract:Giant inguinoscrotal hernia (GIH) is a high morbidity and mortality disease. Giant inguinoscrotal hernia containing omentum, intestinal segments or urinary bladder is a challenging surgical disease.
The patient was diagnosed with bilateral giant inguinoscrotal hernia at the age of 81. The case had 22 years history of this uncommon disease. Ultrasound revealed a voluminous hernia sac containing bowel loops, greater omentum, and hydrocele. According the new classification of GIH, the patient was type II. He unde… Show more
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