Appendix-sparing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty for a De Garengeot's hernia. A new case report and review of the literature.

Introduction and importance: More than 600 cases of De Garengeot's hernia, characterized by a femoral hernia containing the vermiform appendix, have been reported. The surgical method of choice has been an appendectomy and a primary hernia repair. Since the emergence of laparoscopy, this is undoubtedly an option.

[Hepatic portal venous gas. Clinical significance and review of the literature].

Hepatic portal venous gas in adults is a rare entity. The most frequent cause is intestinal ischemia. However, an increasing number of cases associated with benign conditions suitable for conservative treatment are being reported.