Cecal Volvulus Within a Left Inguinal Hernia : An Uncommon Problem Resulting in a Closed Loop Obstruction and Loss of Domain

Caecal Volvulus Presenting as the Obstructed Right Inguinal Hernia

Caecal volvulus is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction with varied clinical presentation. Surgical intervention without delay is considered the gold standard in its management. Strangulated inguinal hernia with caecal volvulus is a rarity. We report a case of a 55-year-old male with a history of long-standing right inguinal hernia, presented with the irreducibility of the hernia along with pain for one day. Clinically patient was diagnosed to have an obstructed inguinal hernia. On exploration, we found that there was a caecal volvulus in the hernia sac along with gangrene of the distal ileum, redundant sigmoid, and ascending colon. Resection and anastomosis of the gangrenous segment of the bowel were done along with herniorrhaphy and sigmoidopexy. Postoperatively patient improved without any complication.