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Relationship between the persistence of the processus vaginalis and age in patients with cryptorchidism

open access: yes, 2005
OBJECTIVES: To assess if there is an age group where the occurrence of persistent processus vaginalis is more frequent in patients with cryptorchidism.
Favorito, Luciano A.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Methylene blue dye for identification of processus vaginalis during hydrocele repair: experience in a teaching hospital

open access: yes, 2020
To investigate the use of methylene blue in perioperative identification of the patent processus vaginalis in a group of boys presenting with congenital or recurrent hydrocele where surgery was performed by junior surgeons in ...
Perrone, Patrizia   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Prospective comparative assessment of ultrasonography and laparoscopy for contralateral patent processus vaginalis in inguinal hernia presented in the first year of life [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background and purpose Contralateral inguinal exploration in children with unilateral inguinal hernia is still a controversial topic. The aim of this study was to present an evidence-based justification for contralateral inguinal exploration in our ...
Ebeid, AME   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Patent processus vaginalis in adults who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: Predictive signs of postoperative inguinal hernia in the internal inguinal floor

open access: yes, 2013
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk for postoperative inguinal hernia according to the presence of patent processus vaginalis in an adult population. METHODS: Medical records of 205 patients who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy ...
이동훈   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Current Perspectives on the Contralateral Patent Processus Vaginalis: What About the Other Side?

open access: yesCureus
Inguinal hernia (IH) repair is frequently performed in pediatric surgery, and the condition appears more often in children born prematurely. A key clinical concern is the possibility of developing a metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia (MCIH). This review discusses potential mechanisms involved in pediatric IH formation, with particular focus on ...
Godosis, Dimitrios   +7 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Patent processus vaginalis: A window to the abdomen

open access: yes
A patent processus vaginalis (PPV) allows a communication between the peritoneum and scrotum. Hydrocoele is the usual presentation of a PPV in children.
K. Lakhoo, N. Rahman
core   +1 more source

Massive drainage from incision after tunica vaginalis eversion: A case of patent processus vaginalis

open access: yes
A 68-year-old male on hemodialysis developed torrential incisional leakage (2000–3000 mL/day) 5 days after left testicular tunica vaginalis eversion. Fluid analysis confirmed ascites.
Ren Huang   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Inguinal hernia: What we have learned from laparoscopic evaluation of the contralateral side

open access: yes, 2007
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The evaluation for and management of a contralateral patent processus vaginalis in children presenting with a unilateral inguinal hernia has been debated for over 60 years.
Kane, Timothy D., Mollen, Kevin P.
core   +1 more source

Accuracy of ultrasonography in predicting contralateral patent processus vaginalis compared with laparoscopic findings in children

open access: yesEgyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Abstract Objective The study aims to evaluate the usefulness of preoperative ultrasonography (US) at the internal inguinal ring level in predicting contralateral patent processus vaginalis (CPPV). Methods This is a prospective study of patients who presented with unilateral ...
Abeer Aboalazayem   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Relevance of herniography for accurate diagnosis of patent processus vaginalis in cryptorchidism

open access: yes, 2008
OBJECTIVE: To clarify the role of peritoneography in assessing the patency of processus vaginalis (PV) in pediatric patients diagnosed with cryptorchidism.
E. Estevez-Martinez   +6 more
core   +1 more source

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