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Inguinal endometriosis is a relatively rare clinical condition, accounting for 1% of extra-uterine locations. Owing to the particular anatomical area affected, the diagnosis in the asymptomatic forms proves difficult. Imaging fails to yield a reliable diagnosis, which is only possible on the basis of histological findings. Rare cases of neoplastic transformation have been reported. The case described here may be emblematic in terms of the migratory pathogenesis of the lesion. Endometriosis is seldom of interest to the general surgeon, since it is generally an exclusively gynaecological condition. Atypical locations, however, do fall within the domain of general surgery, which is what prompted us to review the relevant literature.

Pancreatic cancer has a very poor chance of being radically resected (20-25%) at the time of diagnosis. Palliation has thus proved to be the mode of treatment adopted in the majority of cases. When a radical surgical resection is not feasible, the endoscopic approach is one of the most common options among the therapeutic methods available. Endoscopic palliation for the treatment of jaundice is regarded as the best choice. It is associated with very low morbidity and no mortality. Hospitalization is short and the treatment is also inexpensive compared to other procedures. The authors report on their experience with endoscopic palliation for the treatment of inoperable pancreatic cancer.

Inguinal hernia repair today offers several techniques, all of which are safe and capable of preventing recurrence. The authors review their experience with 1000 cases treated by the Lichtenstein, Trabucco and Shouldice techniques, analysing the technical features of each and the results achieved after a 2-year follow-up.