title: Hydrocele of Femoral Hernial Sac-an Extremely Rare Case.
abstract: A previously healthy 40-year-old woman presented with a right groin swelling for the last 2 years. Diagnosed preoperatively as uncomplicated, irreducible epiplocele of right femoral hernia, later per-operatively was diagnosed as hydrocele of femoral hernial sac also known as "femorocele"; ultrasound abdomen and groin demonstrated as a cystic mass right groin with no precise origin. All other basic line investigations within normal limits, except anemia 7 gm %, corrected to 10 gm %, by preoperative transfusions of 2 units of complete fresh blood. After low approach incision, excision of hydrocele sac, and feormal hernia repair were done with approximation of iliopectineal ligament to inguinal ligament, patient was discharged on 5th postoperative day with satisfactory wound healing and uneventful hospitalization.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMCH), Kirummampakkam, Pondicherry, 607402 India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Madhivanan
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital (AVMCH), Kirummampakkam, Pondicherry, 607402 India ; Flat no. 310 Block C, Phase 2, Alkapuri, City Centre, Gwalior, 474001 India.
authors.forename: Ravindra Kumar
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-2894-7610
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Jain
keywords: Femoral hernia; Femoral hydrocele; Femorocele; Hydrocele of femoral hernia sac; Irreducible femoral hernia