Inguinal hernia

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Constipation, abdominal pain and distension.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Coronal CT demonstrates the dilated bowel loop with herniated bowel in the left inguinal region with obstruction, consistent with an indirect inguinal hernia.

Case Discussion

Left-sided indirect inguinal hernia, containing bowel and resulting in bowel obstruction.

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