Giant (complex) inguinal hernia in female patient left untreated for 40 years: a case report

Nikolovski, Andrej; Gjinoska, Klaudia; Kocevski, Zhivorad; Stoicovski, Emil; Mitrev, Zan

doi:10.1093/jscr/rjae734

Giant (complex) inguinal hernia in female patient left untreated for 40 years: a case report

Journal

Journal of surgical case reports

Date Issued

2024-11

Author(s)

Gjinoska, Klaudia

Kocevski, Zhivorad

Stoicovski, Emil

Mitrev, Zan

DOI

10.1093/jscr/rjae734

Abstract

A giant inguinal hernia is a rare clinical presentation in patients refusing hernia repair for different reasons during a long period. The appearance is remarkable, and the preoperative preparation and the surgery itself might be challenging. They can present in an emergency (hernia incarceration) or elective setting. Most of the patients are male, but exclusions exist. This is a rare case of a female patient with a giant inguinal hernia left untreated for 40 years.