# Complex Hernia Presentation: A Case Study of Concurrent Spigelian and Pantaloon Hernias in a 49-Year-Old Female

**Authors:** Pratik S Navandhar, Pankaj Gharde, Raju K Shinde, Tushar Nagtode, Bhagyesh Sapkale, Varun Kulkarni

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60070 · Cureus · 2024-05-10

## TL;DR

A 49-year-old woman with multiple complex hernias underwent successful surgical repair, highlighting the need for personalized treatment.

## Contribution

The case highlights the complexity of concurrent hernia types and the importance of tailored surgical approaches.

## Key findings

- The patient had concurrent Spigelian and Pantaloon hernias, along with direct and indirect inguinal hernias.
- A Lichtenstein operation was successfully performed using meticulous dissection and mesh implantation.
- The case underscores the importance of individualized treatment in complex hernia presentations.

## Abstract

A 49-year-old woman with a complicated hernia presentation, including direct and indirect inguinal hernias, Spigelian hernias, and Pantaloon hernias, is presented in the case report. The diagnosis was verified by a comprehensive physical examination and imaging, which resulted in a Lichtenstein operation for repair. The surgical procedure for hernia comprised of painstaking dissection, reduction of the hernia sac, and implantation of a prosthetic mesh. The instance emphasizes the value of individualized treatment programs and draws attention to the intricate anatomical details of hernia surgery. Analyzing situations that are similar to one another highlights the necessity of customized strategies to improve patient outcomes.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Hernia (MESH:D006547), inguinal hernias (MESH:D006552)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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