Laparoscopic relief of reduction en-masse in an inguinal hernia: A case report

• Published in: International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 90; p. 106724
• Main Authors: Oshidari, Bahador, Ebrahimian, Manoochehr, Nakhaei, Mobin, Ghayebi, Negin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: Case Report; Hernioplasty; Inguinal hernia; Laparoscopy; Reduction en-masse; Transabdominal preperitoneal; Hernioplasty; Case report; Laparoscopy; Inguinal hernia; Transabdominal preperitoneal; Reduction en-masse
• ISSN: 2210-2612; 2210-2612
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106724

Reduction en-masse is an extremely rare condition that usually develops in prolonged hernias. Spontaneous or iatrogenic reduction of this type of hernia may lead to disastrous consequences such as obstruction, gangrene, or peritonitis. According to the reports so far, surgical management is the only choice for this condition. In this paper, we report a 48-year-old man who presented with vague abdominal pain and a history of inguinal hernia for years and had reduced his hernia five days earlier. Computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient was taken to the operating room to relieve the bowel loop utilizing laparoscopy. Laparoscopic relief could be an effective tool in diagnosis and surgery of reduction en-masse. Transabdominal preperitoneal repair is the best choice due to its capability to explore the intraabdominal organs and its low risk of recurrence. •Reduction en-masse of inguinal hernia is a rare entity in which has been reported about 200 cases so far.•We reported a 48-year-old case of reduction en-masse hernia who operated by laparoscopy.•Laparoscopy can be a strong diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the management of reduction en-masse hernia•Transabdominal preperitoneal repair is the best choice due to its capability to explore the abdominal cavity.