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Neonate presenting with inguinoscrotal erythema and edema.
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Examination revealed a distended, soft, nontender abdomen and bilateral scrotal edema along with moderate inguinoscrotal erythema and tenderness ( Fig. 1 ).
Preoperative abdominal X-ray.
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An abdominal X-ray showed some dilated bowel loops but no evidence of intestinal obstruction or aeration in the scrotal compartments ( Fig. 2 ).
Intraoperative finding showing inflamed appendix.
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The bowel was inspected and the appendix was found to be incarcerated in the right internal ring with the evidence of inflammation and suppuration ( Fig. 3 ).