Surgical management of an elderly patient with strangulated inguinal hernia and cryptorchidism: A case report

Med Dheker Touati*, Mohamed Raouf Ben Othmane, Firas Jaouad, Fahd Khefacha, Anis Belhadj, Ahmed Saidani and Faouzi Chebbi

Cryptorchidism, the condition of undescended testicles, and inguinal hernia share a common embryological origin, often presenting together. This case report describes the surgical intervention for a 73-year-old diabetic male with a 20-year history of left inguinal hernia and a single right testicle. The patient presented to the emergency department due to obstructed inguinal hernia, reporting pain, bowel obstruction, abdominal distension, and vomiting. Physical examination revealed a left inguinal hernia measuring 10 cm, which was incarcerated, non-expansile, and irreducible. Intraoperative exploration unveiled a strangulated oblique external left inguinal hernia with a 10 cm sac and a narrow neck containing an ischemic, yet non-necrotic, small bowel. Orchidectomy was performed due to testicular atrophy. The hernia repair utilized the Lichtenstein technique with a polypropylene mesh. Postoperatively, the patient recovered well without complications. Follow-up at 5 months showed no hernia recurrence or mesh infection. This case highlights the importance of timely surgical intervention in managing complex cases of hernia and cryptorchidism, particularly in elderly patients, and underscores the significance of careful intraoperative decision-making for optimal patient outcomes.

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Published on: Dec 30, 2023 Pages: 15-17

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2455-2968.000158
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