Repair of a giant inguinoscrotal hernia with herniation of the ileum and sigmoid colon: A case report

Figure 1 Left-side giant inguinoscrotal hernia. A: Huge irreducible inguinoscrotal hernia with the penis buried within the enlarged scrotum; B: Ecchymosis formation in the bilateral inguinal region.

Figure 2 Abdominal computed tomography scan. A: Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen (axial section); B: CT scan of the abdomen (coronal section) revealing a large left-side inguinal hernia containing small bowel loops as well as the colon.

Figure 3 Intraoperative findings. A: Hernial contents are grossly inflamed, with mild swelling and an erythematous appearance; B: The ileum and sigmoid colon from the hernial sac with relatively good perfusion.