An Unusual Case of an Obstructed Inguinal Hernia Sac Containing Testis in an Adult Male

TL;DR

A 28-year-old man had a rare obstructed inguinal hernia containing a testis, successfully treated with mesh repair surgery.

Contribution

This paper presents a rare case of an obstructed inguinal hernia containing a testis in an adult male.

Findings

An obstructed inguinal hernia containing a testis was diagnosed in a 28-year-old male.

The patient was successfully treated with Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair surgery.

Abstract

Inguinal hernia can be defined as the protrusion of the abdominal contents through the inguinal canal. It might be observed as a post-surgical complication. Hernias can be classified as either direct or indirect, each with distinct underlying etiologies and can be noted in all age groups with no particular demarcation. Inguinal hernias are common, but the presence of testis within the hernial sac in adults is a rare occurrence. This case reports a 28-year-old male presenting with severe pain in the inguinal region for the last two days. The pain was dull-aching and progressive in nature. The patient was diagnosed with an obstructed right inguinal hernia, which had progressively increased in size. He underwent successful management through Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair surgery.

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