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01-06-2003 | Original Article

Pre-operative sonographic diagnosis of incarcerated neonatal Spigelian hernia containing the testis

Authors: Gad Levy, Hagit Nagar, Arye Blachar, Liat Ben-Sira, Ada Kessler

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2003

Abstract

Background

Spigelian hernia (SH) is a ventral hernia that occurs along the semilunar line formed by the fibrous union of the rectus sheath and the anterior abdominal wall muscles, usually containing small bowel segments, omental fat or both. Spigelian hernias are rare in adults and exceedingly rare in children. A few case reports describing SH in the paediatric population have been published and an association with cryptorchidism has been very rarely reported.

Objective

To report three examples of SH.

Results

We describe three examples of SH containing incarcerated testis in two neonates. These were diagnosed preoperatively with US. Ultrasound-guided reduction of the hernia contents was performed successfully in one case.

Conclusions

Ultrasound plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of these hernias.

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Title: Pre-operative sonographic diagnosis of incarcerated neonatal Spigelian hernia containing the testis
Authors: Gad Levy
Hagit Nagar
Arye Blachar
Liat Ben-Sira
Ada Kessler
Publication date: 01-06-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2003
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-0879-8

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Pre-operative sonographic diagnosis of incarcerated neonatal Spigelian hernia containing the testis

Abstract

Background

Objective

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Results

Conclusions

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