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01-02-2009 | Review

Herniography: analysis of its role and limitations

Authors: T. T. Ng, J. A. Hamlin, A. M. Kahn

Published in: Hernia | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Herniography is a radiographic procedure shown to be valuable in the examination of groin symptoms. It is useful in clinical situations, including the detection of occult hernia, the investigation of groin hernia when physical findings are equivocal, and the assessment of pain after inguinal hernia repair.

Objective

To systematically review the current literature on the use of herniography and to evaluate its reliability, risk, and limitations.

Method

The Medline database was searched for publications on herniography.

Results

Herniography has a low false-positive rate, ranging from 0 to 18.75%. The sensitivity rate ranges from 81 to 100%, and the specificity rate ranges from 92 to 98.4%.

Conclusion

Herniography is a safe and effective diagnostic procedure for assessing obscure groin symptoms. It has the potential of reducing the incidence of unnecessary operations. It should be considered in the evaluation of patients where the etiology of inguinal pain is unclear.

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Title: Herniography: analysis of its role and limitations
Authors: T. T. Ng
J. A. Hamlin
A. M. Kahn
Publication date: 01-02-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0423-8

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Herniography: analysis of its role and limitations

Abstract

Introduction

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Objective

Method

Results

Conclusion

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