Asymptomatic extraperitoneal inguinoscrotal hernia involving ureter: A case presentation and review of the literature

An inguinoscrotal hernia is a common disorder that usually contains intraperitoneal organs (small intestine, colon, appendix, ovaries). Extraperitoneal ureteral herniation into an inguinoscrotal hernia is a rare condition and often associated with congenital abnormalities or postoperative anatomic c...

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Published in:Journal of natural science, biology and medicine biology and medicine, 2015-08, Vol.6 (3), p.153-155
Main Authors: Falidas, Evangelos, Gourgiotis, Stavros, Veloudis, George, Exarchou, Elena, Vlachos, Konstantinos, Villias, Constantinos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case Report
Case studies
Conflicts of interest
Hernia
Hernia repair
Hernias
Surgery
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Summary:An inguinoscrotal hernia is a common disorder that usually contains intraperitoneal organs (small intestine, colon, appendix, ovaries). Extraperitoneal ureteral herniation into an inguinoscrotal hernia is a rare condition and often associated with congenital abnormalities or postoperative anatomic changes. A high index of suspicion is needed in order to avoid intraoperative ureteric injuries. We herein report the case of a ureteric herniation into an inguinoscrotal hernia incidentally found during a scheduled hernia repair.
ISSN:0976-9668
2229-7707
DOI:10.4103/0976-9668.166126