Left-sided appendicitis revealing situs inversus: diagnostic challenges and emergency surgical management strategies - a case report.

Situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly that results in the transposition of the abdominal organs, leading to atypical clinical presentations, such as left-sided appendicitis. Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of right iliac fossa pain; however, its occurrence on the left side is exceedingly rare and often leads to diagnostic delays, which may result in serious complications such as peritonitis if not promptly addressed. Imaging modalities, particularly computed tomography (CT), play a critical role in the anatomical and pathological diagnosis, thereby guiding appropriate surgical management.

Small bowel obstruction unmasking an internal hernia through a broad ligament defect: a case report.

Internal hernias are rare occurrences in which abdominal organs protrude through a mesenteric defect. Among these, herniation through the broad ligament is an especially uncommon type, comprising only 4% of all internal hernias. This condition can present with a wide spectrum of symptoms, ranging from abdominal pain to acute small bowel obstruction.