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De Garengeot’s hernia: a surgical surprise

De Garengoet`s hernia is a femoral hernia containing the appendix. Awareness of this hernia is essential to prevent misdiagnosis and wrong choice of an operative procedure. The status of appendix dictates the choice of approach and nature of repair for the hernia. The pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of De Garengoet`s hernia is presented in this article to create an awareness of this rare hernia.