Case report highlights dual hernial sacs in a patient, suggesting unique surgical considerations.
Inguinal hernias are amongst the most common abdominal wall hernias, with the majority being indirect hernias. Typically, a single hernial sac is encountered, often containing bowel or omentum. However, the occurrence of two hernial sacs, both lateral to the inferior epigastric artery (IEA), is extremely rare. We report the case of a 45-year-old male with a 1-year history of right inguinoscrotal swelling, associated with pain, and underwent right hernioplasty. This is a rare case of dual hernial sacs lateral to the IEA, so both sacs need to be dealt with in different ways for reduction.
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