Paraumbilical Hernia containing Appendiceal Inflammation: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Kamran Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Shamaila Hassnain Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Shamaila Hassnain Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Noor Shahid Biostatistician, Department of Community Medicine, Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i2.72093

Keywords:

Umbilical hernia; appendicitis, hernia; appendectomy; herniorrhaphy.

Abstract

Background  Usually umbilical hernia contains bowel loops and omentum. The diagnosis becomes even more challenging when they imitate strangulated umbilical hernia. An acutely inflamed appendix has been seen in the femoral and inguinal hernia but is rarely found in the paraumbilical hernia.

Objectives  To observe the symptoms, findings, and treatment process of cases of umbilical/ paraumbilical hernia in past literature and document a case report in the appendix within the paraumbilical hernia.

Methods  Literature has been searched with keywords and statements of umbilical hernia, appendix within the umbilical hernia, and paraumbilical hernia. Studies on appendix within paraumbilical hernia are scarce in the literature. Six studies from the past 12 years were included.

Results  There were six studies included. Pain, fever, vomiting, and swelling on the umbilicus were the common symptoms. No postoperative complication was seen.

Conclusion  Several factors can be responsible for umbilical hernia. A case report of a 50-years old male presented to Jinnah Hospital, Lahore with pain and umbilical swelling. Appendiceal inflammation was found in the hernia sac. Umbilical herniorrhaphy and appendectomy were done.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 02 April’24 Page : 309-313

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2024-03-27

How to Cite

Ali, K. ., Hassnain, S., Hassnain, S., & Shahid, N. . (2024). Paraumbilical Hernia containing Appendiceal Inflammation: A Systematic Review. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 23(2), 309–313. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i2.72093

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Vol. 23 No. 2 (2024)

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Review Article

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