Garengeot hernia: Is there a challenge in accurate diagnosis?
Resumen
Introduction: Garengeot's hernia is a condition that is difficult to diagnose. Objective: to reflect on the difficulties in diagnosing Garengeot's hernia. Method: a systematic review was used using databases enshrined in the Health Science literature. Discussion: the diagnosis of Garengeot's Hernia can be an arduous task, even with the use of physical, ultrasound, laboratory, and imaging examinations; this is because these tests may not be able to accurately confirm the diagnosis of this rare condition. Conclusion: Although computed tomography has high sensitivity and specificity, it is possible that, in some circumstances, it does not provide an accurate diagnosis of the referred pathology.
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Derechos de autor 2023 Cirênio de Almeida Barbosa, Rafaela Almeida da Silva, Ronald Soares dos Santos, Ana Clara Gabrich , Weber Chaves Moreira