Table 2 Comparative characteristics of present study

Age at presentation

Mean age was found 32.27 years.(range 7–65 years)

Present case is the eldest of all reported subjects till date.

Location (side)

Left sided in 70% cases, 25% in right side.

Bilateral thrombosis were found at presentation.

Duration of pain

Varied duration. Ranges from hours to 5 weeks

In present case mild dragging pain started 6 weeks ago.

Predisposing factors

Majority reported heavy physical works.

Subject in present case was also a active physical labor

Initial diagnosis

Majority was diagnosed preoperatively as incarcerated inguinal hernia.

Present case was also diagnosed as incarcerated inguinal hernia in emergency department.

Primary Investigation and management

USG Doppler flow study confirmed majority of the cases and majority were managed by surgical excision.

USG Doppler confirmed diagnosis. But the case was managed conservatively.