An alternative management of a Littré hernia case: food for thought.
We present a novel approach to a Littré hernia case.A 62-year old male presented at our department with a painless mass in the inguinal area and was successfully treated for an inguinal Littré hernia. A Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair was used without performing simultaneous diverticulectomy.Resection of an asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum remains a controversial issue. In adult population, leaving an accidentally found silent Meckel's diverticula in situ could reduce the risk of postoperative complications without increasing late complications. Mesh-based techniques provide lower recurrence rates compared to non-mesh techniques.Management of asymptomatic Littré hernias presents a challenge for the operating surgeon. Treatment guidelines should be developed for the optimal management of these patients.
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- Surgical Mesh
- Middle Aged
- Meckel Diverticulum
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- Humans
- Herniorrhaphy
- Hernia, Inguinal
- Asymptomatic Diseases
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Published In
EISSN
ISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Related Subject Headings
- Surgical Mesh
- Middle Aged
- Meckel Diverticulum
- Male
- Humans
- Herniorrhaphy
- Hernia, Inguinal
- Asymptomatic Diseases