The Ulster medical journal
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Case Reports
Diverticular abscess presenting as a strangulated inguinal hernia: case report and review of the literature.
Potentially life threatening diseases can mimic a groin hernia. We present an unusual case of diverticulitis with perforation and a resulting abscess presenting as a strangulated inguinal hernia. ⋯ Radiological and laboratory studies augment in reaching a diagnosis. The differential diagnosis of inguinal swellings is discussed.
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Letter Case Reports
Cholethorax following percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage.