An unusual Spigelian hernia involving the appendix: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Spigelian herniae are uncommon and frequently pose a diagnostic challenge.


METHODS
We report the case of a 71-year-old man in whom an ischaemic appendix was found within the sac of a Spigelian hernia during emergency repair.


CONCLUSIONS
There are very few reported cases in which an appendix has been found within a Spigelian hernia, in the absence of inflammatory bowel disease. An awareness of the range of viscera which may be encountered in Spigelian herniae is important for safe repair.
Thomasset
Sarah C
SC
Department of General Surgery, King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4JL, UK.
Villatoro
Eduardo
E
Wood
Sarah
S
Martin
Alice
A
Finlay
Kelly
K
Patterson
Jane E
JE