A case report of unexpected pathology within an incarcerated ventral hernia

Conclusion This is the first report of incisional hernia appendicitis with nonhealing colocutaneous fistulas secondary to Crohn’s. It is a lesson in developing a differential diagnosis of an inflammatory process within an incarcerated hernia and management of the complications related to laparoscopic hernial appendectomy in a patient with undiagnosed Crohn’s disease.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research