Inguinal hernia is the most frequent problem requi...
Most common presentation is complaint of swelling or bulge in the inguinal area.
Intermittently appearing
Present during times of increased intra-abdominal pressure such as crying or st...
Try to reduce the hernia with the child in the supine and/or head-down position so that gravity assists the maneuver.
Many suggest application of pressure to hernia that is di...
Preoperative: Parents should consult a physician immediately if signs of incarceration are present (firm or tender lump, pain, or emesis).
Postoperative: Avoidance of majo...
Sarpel U, Palmer SK, Dolgin SE. The incidence of complete androgen insensitivity in girls with inguinal hernias and assessment of screening by vaginal length measurement. J Pediatr ...
550.90 Inguinal hernia, without mention of obstruction or gangrene, unilateral or unspecified (not specified as recurrent)
550.10 Inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without mention of gangren...
Q: When should a pediatric surgeon be consulted for a suspected inguinal hernia?
A: Inguinal hernias do not resolve and require repair to avoid the complications associated with incarceration and s...
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Figure 43.1. Indirect inguinal hernia.
Figure 43.2. Direct inguinal hernia.
FIG. 9.4. This infant has a large left inguinal hernia, seen as a bulge in the inguinal canal and a swelling of the left hemiscrotum.
<bold>FIGURE 73.18</bold> Computed tomogram showing a left-sided inguinal hernia.
<bold><italic>Figure 15-4</bold> Incarcerated inguinal hernia.</bold> The bowel is trapped (incarcerated) in the scrotum, but it is not necrotic (strangulated).
<bold><italic>Figure 15-4</bold> Incarcerated inguinal hernia.</bold> The bowel is trapped (incarcerated) in the s...