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A hernia in the inguinal region is not always an inguinal hernia
Hernia, 2007A male patient of 60 years presented with a swelling in the left groin of 10 months duration. Past records showed bilateral lumbar sympathectomy and omentopexy done 20 and 6 years back, respectively, for Buerger's disease. Abdominal examination revealed a huge hernial swelling in the left groin extending from the symphysis pubis to anterior superior ...
Somprakas Basu +2 more
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Clinics in Perinatology, 2017
Laparoscopy is a safe and effective technique in the repair of inguinal hernias. This article describes the different laparoscopic herniorrhaphy technique, as well as controversial topics, such as premature infants, contralateral repair, and incarcerated hernias.
Sophia, Abdulhai +2 more
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Laparoscopy is a safe and effective technique in the repair of inguinal hernias. This article describes the different laparoscopic herniorrhaphy technique, as well as controversial topics, such as premature infants, contralateral repair, and incarcerated hernias.
Sophia, Abdulhai +2 more
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Controversies in Inguinal Hernia
Surgical Clinics of North America, 2021Inguinal hernias represent one of the most common pathologic conditions presenting to the general surgeon. In surgical practice, several controversies persist: when to operate, the utility of a laparoscopic versus open approach, the applicability of robotic surgery, the approach to bilateral hernias, management of athletic-related groin pain ("sports ...
Andrew S. Wright, Veeshal H. Patel
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The government and the inguinal hernia
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1979Our review of the incidence of inguinal hernias in children based on socioeconomic differences and their risk of incarceration with its subsequent complications, was prompted by a governmental decision to disallow elective herniorrhaphy in children over 1 yr of age. The review showed the following: The risk of incarceration, the failure of preoperative
F.T. Velcek +4 more
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Journal of Perioperative Practice, 2007
In excess of 100,000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed in the UK each year (Devlin & Kingsnorth 1998). It is the most commonly performed general surgical procedure and is routinely undertaken in patients receiving local anaesthesia in the day case setting.
Tahir Hussain +2 more
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In excess of 100,000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed in the UK each year (Devlin & Kingsnorth 1998). It is the most commonly performed general surgical procedure and is routinely undertaken in patients receiving local anaesthesia in the day case setting.
Tahir Hussain +2 more
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Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1995
This 8dyear-old male with a history of a right inguinal hernia presented with one day of increasing scrotal girth and vomiting. Examination revealed a 10 by 10 cm scrotal mass that could not be reduced (see Figure 1). Bowel sounds were present in the scrotum. X-rays revealed multiple loops of dilated small bowel and bowel in the scrotum (see Figure 2).
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This 8dyear-old male with a history of a right inguinal hernia presented with one day of increasing scrotal girth and vomiting. Examination revealed a 10 by 10 cm scrotal mass that could not be reduced (see Figure 1). Bowel sounds were present in the scrotum. X-rays revealed multiple loops of dilated small bowel and bowel in the scrotum (see Figure 2).
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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1988
Giant inguinal herniae present a major challenge in management. This case details clinical features of an enormous inguinoscrotal hernia associated with septic gangrene and elephantiasis of the scrotum. Two initial operations were required for control of sepsis, followed by a two‐staged hernial repair, involving a total colectomy and a subsequent ...
E. J. Anstee +2 more
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Giant inguinal herniae present a major challenge in management. This case details clinical features of an enormous inguinoscrotal hernia associated with septic gangrene and elephantiasis of the scrotum. Two initial operations were required for control of sepsis, followed by a two‐staged hernial repair, involving a total colectomy and a subsequent ...
E. J. Anstee +2 more
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Surgical Clinics of North America, 1993
(1) Think "little" when approaching the pediatric hernia. (2) The landmarks, incision, and operative technique are different from the approach in adults. (3) Do not operate unnecessarily. Delay correction of noncommunicating hydroceles in neonates for 3 to 4 months, and do not routinely explore the contralateral side unless there is suspicion of hernia.
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(1) Think "little" when approaching the pediatric hernia. (2) The landmarks, incision, and operative technique are different from the approach in adults. (3) Do not operate unnecessarily. Delay correction of noncommunicating hydroceles in neonates for 3 to 4 months, and do not routinely explore the contralateral side unless there is suspicion of hernia.
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The American Journal of Surgery, 1949
Abstract The treatment of inguinal hernia is discussed with emphasis upon the careful execution of each operative step and avoiding the choice of a method until after the nature and extent of the weakness has been determined. Stress is placed upon the wide resection of the peritoneal sac, firm closure of the transversalis fascia, including the ...
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Abstract The treatment of inguinal hernia is discussed with emphasis upon the careful execution of each operative step and avoiding the choice of a method until after the nature and extent of the weakness has been determined. Stress is placed upon the wide resection of the peritoneal sac, firm closure of the transversalis fascia, including the ...
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