Spontaneous scrotal faecal fistula in an adult: a complication of neglected incarcerated inguino-scrotal hernia

Abstract

Spontaneous scrotal faecal fistula is a rare complication of incarcerated inguino-scrotal hernia in both adult and paediatric populations. We report a case of 55 year old man who presented with scrotal faecal fistula following neglected incarcerated right inguino-scrotal hernia. The cause and management were also discussed.

Keywords: Scrotum, Faecal fistula, Late presentation, Hernia, Adult