A Case of Adult Giant Inguinal Hernia Successfully Repaired Using the Hug Technique

Key Points

• This report aims to highlight the successful surgical repair of a giant inguinal hernia using the hug technique while assessing related risks.
• Patient case of a 61-year-old male with a giant inguinal hernia requiring surgical repair.
• CT imaging identified extensive intra-abdominal organ displacement.
• Surgical intervention involved a 13cm incision and the hug technique for organ reduction.
• Utilized a 20x20cm heavy weight mesh for anterior abdominal wall repair.
• Postoperative risk assessment for abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).
• Surgery successfully repaired the giant inguinal hernia using the hug technique.
• The patient showed no signs of ACS during and after surgery.
• ICU monitoring confirmed good recovery, leading to discharge on the eighth postoperative day.