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Kumar N, Das A, Dhamala I, Basu S. The Use of CECT in the Diagnosis of Intestinal Obstruction: A Case of Difficult Diagnosis in a Strangulated Left Femoral Hernia. Niger J Clin Pract 2024; 27:534-536. [PMID: 38679778 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_590_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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ABSTRACT A femoral hernia is an uncommon and acquired hernia in the groin. Its incidence in adults is 2%-8% of all abdominal wall hernias, and it has a female-to-male ratio of 1.8:1. It is usually found in elderly patients and is associated with increased morbidity due to delays in diagnosis leading to a high incidence of incarceration and strangulation. Accurate preoperative diagnosis of femoral hernia is challenging, especially in obese patients in whom a small femoral hernia can be hidden under the groin fat. Unlike an inguinal hernia, it rarely reduces on its own and if asymptomatic and small, is often unnoticed by the elderly obese patient. Femoral hernia is often unsuspected and overlooked in males as it is predominant among females. Delay in diagnosis can lead to intestinal gangrene and high morbidity. We present a case of an incarcerated left femoral hernia in an elderly obese male who presented with acute intestinal obstruction. He was managed with resection of the gangrenous segment and double barrel ileostomy. Although uncommon in males, a femoral hernia has a high incidence of strangulation, and therefore should always be ruled out as a cause of acute intestinal obstruction in elderly patients. Therefore, never forget to examine the groin in case of intestinal obstruction.
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- N Kumar
- Department of General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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Ghafoor S, Tognella A, Stocker D, Hötker AM, Kaniewska M, Sartoretti T, Euler A, Vonlanthen R, Bueter M, Alkadhi H. Diagnostic performance of CT with Valsalva maneuver for the diagnosis and characterization of inguinal hernias. Hernia 2023; 27:1253-1261. [PMID: 37410196 PMCID: PMC10533612 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02830-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Inguinal hernias are mainly diagnosed clinically, but imaging can aid in equivocal cases or for treatment planning. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of CT with Valsalva maneuver for the diagnosis and characterization of inguinal hernias. METHODS This single-center retrospective study reviewed all consecutive Valsalva-CT studies between 2018 and 2019. A composite clinical reference standard including surgery was used. Three blinded, independent readers (readers 1-3) reviewed the CT images and scored the presence and type of inguinal hernia. A fourth reader measured hernia size. Interreader agreement was quantified with Krippendorff's α coefficients. Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of Valsalva-CT for the detection of inguinal hernias was computed for each reader. RESULTS The final study population included 351 patients (99 women) with median age 52.2 years (interquartile range (IQR), 47.2, 68.9). A total of 381 inguinal hernias were present in 221 patients. Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 85.8%, 98.1%, and 91.5% for reader 1, 72.7%, 92.5%, and 81.8% for reader 2, and 68.2%, 96.3%, and 81.1% for reader 3. Hernia neck size was significantly larger in cases correctly detected by all three readers (19.0 mm, IQR 13, 25), compared to those missed by all readers (7.0 mm, IQR, 5, 9; p < 0.001). Interreader agreement was substantial (α = 0.723) for the diagnosis of hernia and moderate (α = 0.522) for the type of hernia. CONCLUSION Valsalva-CT shows very high specificity and high accuracy for the diagnosis of inguinal hernia. Sensitivity is only moderate which is associated with missed smaller hernias.
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- S Ghafoor
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Nerabani Y, Hamdan O, Al-Kurdi MAM, Alkhaleel W, Ghazal A. Strangulated femoral hernia with appendicitis: A rare case of De Garengeot's hernia. Int J Surg Case Rep 2023; 106:108272. [PMID: 37167688 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE De Garengeot hernia is a rare case of a femoral hernia. It occurs when a femoral hernia contains a vermiform appendix that may be inflamed and sometimes necrotic, and this requires emergency surgery. However, the hernia is usually discovered by chance in the operating theater, which poses an additional challenge for surgeons. CASE PRESENTATION A 64-year-old man presented with a 1-week history of a painful right groin lump. The lump is irreducible and painful on exert a week ago. Ultrasound imaging showed a 1.5 × 2 cm loculated turbid liquid collection containing an edematous intestinal loop measuring 8 mm in diameter that was suspected to be the vermiform appendix. Therefore, appendectomy was performed through the hernia sac. After that, the hernia was repaired using the McVay technique and 2.0 nylon sutures. One day after the operation, the patient was discharged, and he returned to the clinic after 10 days without any complications. CLINICAL DISCUSSION The patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a risk factor for a hernia. He had to live with the right femoral hernia for ten years until it became painful and irreversible. Ultrasound revealed what appears to be an appendix. To avoid possible consequences of complicated appendicitis and strangulated hernia, emergency surgery was the appropriate choice for our patient case. CONCLUSION The presence of an appendix in the femoral hernia poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to surgeons, due to the atypical clinical picture and the lack of efficacy of radiographic methods in diagnosing the condition.
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- Yaman Nerabani
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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Morris CA, Yong TM, Mitchell PM. Non-osseous considerations in diagnostic imaging for pelvic and acetabular trauma. Injury 2023; 54:818-833. [PMID: 36658024 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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High-quality imaging is crucial for orthopedic traumatologists in the evaluation and management of pelvic and acetabular fractures. Computed tomography (CT) plays an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with these complex injuries. A thoughtful evaluation of associated soft tissues can reveal additional details about the patient and their injury that may impact treatment. This review aims to highlight soft tissue findings that should be identified when evaluating the initial diagnostic imaging after pelvic and acetabular trauma.
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- Cade A Morris
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, #4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, #4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, #4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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Indiran V. Speech bubble sign. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2023; 48:816-817. [PMID: 36334125 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-022-03711-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Venkatraman Indiran
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, 7 Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600044, India.
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Imaging Modalities on Occult Groin Hernias According to Hernia type and a Surgeon-centered Individualized Groin Hernia Management Algorithm. SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY, ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES 2023; 33:79-83. [PMID: 36728685 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of imaging techniques for the identification of groin hernias based on the type of hernia and to demonstrate the efficacy of an algorithm based on the surgeon and surgical technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records of 561 patients who were operated on for groin hernia were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 102 patients who had both pelvic computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography (USG) recordings preoperatively and underwent transabdominal preperitoneal repair were included in the study. RESULTS A contralateral asymptomatic occult groin hernia was detected in 25.5% of all patients. The overall sensitivity of USG and CT on contralateral asymptomatic occult hernia was 42.3% and 65.4%, respectively. The sensitivity of USG according to the contralateral occult hernia type was 66.7%, 35.7%, 33.3%, and 50% for direct, indirect, femoral, and pantaloon hernias, respectively. The sensitivity of CT according to the contralateral occult hernia type was 0%, 57.1%, 100%, and 100% for direct, indirect, femoral, and pantaloon hernias, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The handicap created by the variability in the diagnostic sensitivity of imaging modalities can be overcome with the choice of transabdominal preperitoneal repair in the surgical technique.
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Katoh R, Ogawa H, Takada T, Ozawa N, Suga K, Osone K, Okada T, Shiraishi T, Sano A, Sakai M, Sohda M, Shirabe K, Tsushima Y, Saeki H. Significance of routine preoperative prone computed tomography for predicting intractable cases of inguinal hernias treated by transabdominal preperitoneal repair. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31917. [PMID: 36482573 PMCID: PMC9726382 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Physical examination is the standard diagnostic approach for adult inguinal hernias. We aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of routine preoperative computed tomography scans in the prone position for predicting intractable cases of inguinal hernias before performing transabdominal preperitoneal repairs. We retrospectively analyzed 56 lesions in 48 patients with inguinal hernias who underwent prone computed tomography scans prior to transabdominal preperitoneal repairs. To assess the ability of prone computed tomography to enable the accurate preoperative diagnosis of inguinal hernias, we compared preoperative hernia types as classified through hernia computed tomography and intraoperative diagnosis. We also analyzed the relationship between operation time and hernia type in unilateral cases (n = 40). The overall hernia computed tomography detection and classification accuracy rates were 81.0% and 83.9%, respectively, using the Japan Hernia Society classification system (2009 version) and 84.3% and 91.2%, respectively, using the European Hernia Society classification system. There were no differences in the hernia type frequencies between the shorter (n = 20) and longer (n = 20) operation time groups. Two patients had sliding inguinal hernias with prolapsing bladders, both of which were detectable using preoperative prone computed tomography. Although transabdominal preperitoneal repairs were completed in both cases, the operation times were exceptionally long (185 and 291 minute). Preoperative prone computed tomography is useful for predicting intractable cases of inguinal hernias. Prone computed tomography can play a significant role in not only typing and differentiating hernias from other diseases, but also in helping surgeons appropriately treat unexpected intractable cases with laparoscopic surgery.
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- Ryuji Katoh
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Ohta, Gunma, Japan
- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
- Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Ohta, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
- * Correspondence: Hiroshi Saeki, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22, Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan (e-mail: )
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Cortés-Díaz FF, Vega-Molina A, Arevalo-Pereira KM, Fernandez-Sandoval DA. De Garengeot’s hernia: case report. CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.15446/cr.v8n1.90041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction: De Garengeot hernia is an entity mainly diagnosed intraoperatively. It is more frequently observed in women and is defined as the presence of the vermiform appendix inside to femoral hernia. Most femoral hernias are identified based on clinical diagnosis, but diagnostic imaging is necessary for confirmation. Ultrasound, for example, is a valuable tool to characterize the anatomy of the hernia and its content, and to establish surgical planning.
Case presentation: A 75-year-old woman attended the general surgery department of a high complexity hospital in Bogotá, Colombia, due to a painful mass in the right inguinal region. The initial ultrasound study showed a femoral hernia containing the incarcerated appendix and periappendiceal fluid in the hernial sac. The patient developed chronic appendiceal inflammation, so she underwent femoral hernia repair with mesh and appendectomy without complications, achieving a satisfactory recovery.
Conclusion: Clinical examination may be sufficient to confirm the presence of a hernia in a large number of cases when the diagnostic approach involves the search of inguinal masses with pain. However, to facilitate surgical planning, diagnostic imaging, especially ultrasound with high resolution transducers, is the primary tool to characterize the type of hernia and the contents of the hernial sac.
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Development of Upright Computed Tomography With Area Detector for Whole-Body Scans: Phantom Study, Efficacy on Workflow, Effect of Gravity on Human Body, and Potential Clinical Impact. Invest Radiol 2020; 55:73-83. [PMID: 31503082 PMCID: PMC6948833 DOI: 10.1097/rli.0000000000000603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Multiple human systems are greatly affected by gravity, and many disease symptoms are altered by posture. However, the overall anatomical structure and pathophysiology of the human body while standing has not been thoroughly analyzed due to the limitations of various upright imaging modalities, such as low spatial resolution, low contrast resolution, limited scan range, or long examination time. Recently, we developed an upright computed tomography (CT), which enables whole-torso cross-sectional scanning with 3-dimensional acquisition within 15 seconds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance, workflow efficacy, effects of gravity on a large circulation system and the pelvic floor, and potential clinical impact of upright CT. MATERIALS AND METHODS We compared noise characteristics, spatial resolution, and CT numbers in a phantom between supine and upright CT. Thirty-two asymptomatic volunteers (48.4 ± 11.5 years) prospectively underwent both CT examinations with the same scanning protocols on the same day. We conducted a questionnaire survey among these volunteers who underwent the upright CT examination to determine their opinions regarding the stability of using the pole throughout the acquisition (closed question), as well as safety and comfortability throughout each examination (both used 5-point scales). The total access time (sum of entry time and exit time) and gravity effects on a large circulation system and the pelvic floor were evaluated using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann-Whitney U test. For a large circulation system, the areas of the vena cava and aorta were evaluated at 3 points (superior vena cava or ascending aorta, at the level of the diaphragm, and inferior vena cava or abdominal aorta). For the pelvic floor, distances were evaluated from the bladder neck to the pubococcygeal line and the anorectal junction to the pubococcygeal line. We also examined the usefulness of the upright CT in patients with functional diseases of spondylolisthesis, pelvic floor prolapse, and inguinal hernia. RESULTS Noise characteristics, spatial resolution, and CT numbers on upright CT were comparable to those of supine CT. In the volunteer study, all volunteers answered yes regarding the stability of using the pole, and most reported feeling safe (average rating of 4.2) and comfortable (average rating of 3.8) throughout the upright CT examination. The total access time for the upright CT was significantly reduced by 56% in comparison with that of supine CT (upright: 41 ± 9 seconds vs supine: 91 ± 15 seconds, P < 0.001). In the upright position, the area of superior vena cava was 80% smaller than that of the supine position (upright: 39.9 ± 17.4 mm vs supine: 195.4 ± 52.2 mm, P < 0.001), the area at the level of the diaphragm was similar (upright: 428.3 ± 87.9 mm vs supine: 426.1 ± 82.0 mm, P = 0.866), and the area of inferior vena cava was 37% larger (upright: 346.6 ± 96.9 mm vs supine: 252.5 ± 93.1 mm, P < 0.001), whereas the areas of aortas did not significantly differ among the 3 levels. The bladder neck and anorectal junction significantly descended (9.4 ± 6.0 mm and 8.0 ± 5.6 mm, respectively, both P < 0.001) in the standing position, relative to their levels in the supine position. This tendency of the bladder neck to descend was more prominent in women than in men (12.2 ± 5.2 mm in women vs 6.7 ± 5.6 mm in men, P = 0.006). In 3 patients, upright CT revealed lumbar foraminal stenosis, bladder prolapse, and inguinal hernia; moreover, it clarified the grade or clinical significance of the disease in a manner that was not apparent on conventional CT. CONCLUSIONS Upright CT was comparable to supine CT in physical characteristics, and it significantly reduced the access time for examination. Upright CT was useful in clarifying the effect of gravity on the human body: gravity differentially affected the volume and shape of the vena cava, depending on body position. The pelvic floor descended significantly in the standing position, compared with its location in the supine position, and the descent of the bladder neck was more prominent in women than in men. Upright CT could potentially aid in objective diagnosis and determination of the grade or clinical significance of common functional diseases.
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Abdominal wall and pelvic hernias: classic and unusual hernias and their mimics. Clin Imaging 2020; 64:57-66. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sonographic "speech bubble/speech box sign" in clinically occult femoral hernias: ultrasound findings and anatomical basis. J Ultrasound 2020; 24:361-366. [PMID: 32504328 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00484-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Femoral hernia is the protrusion of a peritoneal sac through the femoral ring into the femoral canal lying deep and inferior to the inguinal ligament. The hernia sac usually contains preperitoneal fat, omentum, bowel, or fluid. Ultrasound is recommended as the first-line investigation for diagnosing clinically occult femoral hernias in nonemergency settings, whereas CT is the imaging of choice in emergency settings. High accuracy of the ultrasound in clinically occult femoral hernia is further validated with further CT and MRI. In this article, we propose sonographic detection of the physiological peritoneal fluid herniating through capacious femoral ring manifesting as a "speech bubble/speech box appearance." This is a potentially invaluable sonographic sign for clinically occult femoral hernias, differentiating them from inguinal hernias and cysts of the canal of Nuck in females and preventing inadvertent attempts to aspirate.
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Imaging modalities for inguinal hernia diagnosis: a systematic review. Hernia 2020; 24:917-926. [PMID: 32328842 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02189-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to determine which diagnostic modality [Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or ultrasound (US)] is more precise in terms of sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing inguinal hernia and sub-type of inguinal hernia (direct or indirect). METHODS This systematic review was reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), and a search for relevant articles was undertaken in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria were original studies that preoperatively diagnosed patients suspected of inguinal hernia by either CT, MRI, or US and compared diagnostic findings with operative findings or definitive follow-up. The main outcomes were the diagnostic certainty of inguinal hernia and type of hernia by sensitivity and specificity. All eligible studies were searched in the Retraction Watch database to ensure that all included studies were suitable for inclusion. RESULTS Bubble charts depicting the size of each patient cohort and percentual range for both sensitivity and specificity showed that US was better than CT and MRI in diagnosing inguinal hernia. Bubble charts for US and CT depicted high values within the studies that reported sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing type of hernia. CONCLUSIONS We found that US had the highest sensitivity and specificity. However, it must be taken into consideration that performance is highly dependent on the operator's level of expertise. Based on this systematic review, ultrasound may be the preferred imaging modality when physical examination is inconclusive, given that local expertise in performing US examination for hernia disease is adequate.
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Chen D. Laugier’s Hernia Concomitant with Femoral Hernia: a Case Report. Indian J Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02144-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Onda S, Suwa K, Neki K, Yanaga K. Open mesh plug repair for inguinal hernia after femoro-femoral arterial bypass: Two retrospective case series. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 65:180-183. [PMID: 31722279 PMCID: PMC6854071 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We experienced two case of inguinal hernia after femoro-femoral arterial bypass (FFB). The mesh plug repair is safe and useful for the treatment of inguinal hernia after FFB. Preoperative CT is helpful for understanding precise anatomy which facilitates surgical planning.
Introduction Reports on inguinal hernia repair after femoral arterial bypass are limited, and a recommended procedure has not been established. Presentation of case Case 1. A 77-year-old man who had a history of femoro-femoral arterial bypass (FFB) for limb graft occlusion following endovascular aortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm presented with a left inguinal hernia. CT revealed an inguinal hernia and the FFB graft was identified in the subcutaneous plane. We selected mesh-plug repair under local infiltration anesthesia and his postoperative course was uneventful. Case 2. A 73-year-old man who had a history of FFB for occlusion the branch of the graft of endovascular stent for abdominal aortic aneurysm presented with a left inguinal hernia. CT revealed an inguinal hernia and the FFB graft was identified in the subcutaneous plane. We performed mesh-plug repair under general anesthesia and his postoperative course was uneventful. The patients are free of recurrence of the hernia or complication of the FFB graft as of 13 months and 30 months after the surgery, respectively. Discussion We herein report two cases of successful open mesh plug repair for inguinal hernia after FFB. Conclusion The mesh plug repair is safe and useful for the treatment of inguinal hernia after FFB, for which preoperative CT is helpful for understanding precise anatomy which facilitates surgical planning.
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- Shinji Onda
- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8, Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8, Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8, Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8, Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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Yamaoka T, Kurihara K, Kido A, Togashi K. Four "fine" messages from four kinds of "fine" forgotten ligaments of the anterior abdominal wall: have you heard their voices? Jpn J Radiol 2019; 37:750-772. [PMID: 31522387 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-019-00869-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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On the posterior aspect of the anterior abdominal wall, there are four kinds of "fine" ligaments. They are: the round ligament of the liver, median umbilical ligament (UL), a pair of medial ULs, and a pair of lateral ULs. Four of them (the round ligament, median UL, and paired medial ULs) meet at the umbilicus because they originate from the contents of the umbilical cord. The round ligament of the liver originates from the umbilical vein, the medial ULs from the umbilical arteries, and the median UL from the urachus. These structures help radiologists identify right-sided round ligament (RSRL) (a rare, but surgically important normal variant), as well as to differentiate groin hernias. The ligaments can be involved in inflammation; moreover, tumors can arise from them. Unique symptoms such as umbilical discharge and/or location of pathologies relating to their embryology are important in diagnosing their pathologies. In this article, we comprehensively review the anatomy, embryology, and pathology of the "fine" abdominal ligaments and highlight representative cases with emphasis on clinical significance.
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- Toshihide Yamaoka
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Kyoto Katsura Hospital, 17 Yamada-Hirao, Nishikyo, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Kyoto Katsura Hospital, 17 Yamada-Hirao, Nishikyo, Kyoto, 615-8256, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara, Sakyo, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara, Sakyo, Kyoto, Japan
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Radiologic Reporting and Interpretation of Occult Inguinal Hernia. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 227:489-495. [PMID: 30368312 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inguinal hernias are common entities. Occult inguinal hernias are difficult to diagnose on examination and can cause groin and pelvic pain. Imaging is heavily relied on to help diagnose these hernias; as such, correct interpretation of imaging studies can prevent delay in treatment for a patient with pain. We evaluated the accuracy and reliability of radiologic reports for detection of occult inguinal hernias in patients with groin and pelvic pain. STUDY DESIGN All CT and MRI studies ordered for groin or pelvic pain during a 5-year period were analyzed. Studies were included if the original radiologic reports were available for review, and if the patient underwent operative exploration. A blinded radiologist was asked to "over-read" the images. Operative findings were considered the gold standard with which radiologic reports were compared. RESULTS Of 322 CT and MRI studies, 125 groins met criteria. Original radiologic reports were 35% accurate, with 97% positive predictive value (PPV) and 13% negative predictive value (NPV). Over-read radiologist reports were significantly different (p < 0.0001), with 79% accuracy, 97% PPV, and 30% NPV. CONCLUSIONS Most radiologic reports issued for CT and MRI studies were incorrect for evaluation of occult inguinal hernia. Over-read radiologist reports were more than twice as accurate when evaluating the same images. The physician who is relying on radiologic reports to determine plan of care for a patient with groin or pelvic pain should inquire further into any negative study, especially if there is strong clinical suspicion for inguinal hernia.
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Kamei N, Otsubo T, Koizumi S, Morimoto T, Nakajima Y. Prone "computed tomography hernia study" for the diagnosis of inguinal hernia. Surg Today 2019; 49:936-941. [PMID: 31243553 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-019-01837-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To improve diagnostic accuracy in cases of a suspected inguinal hernia, we perform a "CT hernia study," with the patient lying prone to allow decompression of the structures in the inguinal region. METHODS We reviewed the records of 914 patients with a suspected inguinal hernia who underwent prone non-contrast lower abdominal CT with two rolled-up towels, 20 cm in diameter, placed transversely beneath them, at the umbilicus and hips, respectively. RESULTS The CT hernia study yielded a diagnosis of inguinal hernia in 861 (94.2%) patients and a condition other than inguinal hernia in 43 (4.7%) patients. Hernia was not detected preoperatively but found intraoperatively in 10 patients (1.1%). Surgery was performed for a collective total of 1029 hernias in 873 patients, and the CT hernia study-based hernia detection rate was 98.3%. We compared the preoperative diagnoses of various types of hernia (Japanese Hernia Society Types I-V) against the intraoperative diagnoses and found that the CT hernia study yielded 95.8% accuracy. CONCLUSION The CT hernia study appears to provide a high detection rate and makes differentiating the various types of inguinal hernia possible. We believe our CT hernia study adds a level of objectivity that is diagnostically beneficial.
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- Natsuko Kamei
- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1Miyamae-ku, SugaoKawasaki, 216-8511, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1Miyamae-ku, SugaoKawasaki, 216-8511, Kanagawa, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological and General Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1Miyamae-ku, SugaoKawasaki, 216-8511, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1Miyamae-ku, SugaoKawasaki, 216-8511, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1Miyamae-ku, SugaoKawasaki, 216-8511, Kanagawa, Japan
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A Rare Case of Chronic Appendicitis Superimposed on an Incarcerated de Garengeot Hernia Prospectively Identified on Computed Tomography. Case Rep Surg 2018; 2018:5324320. [PMID: 30123605 PMCID: PMC6079425 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5324320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The de Garengeot hernia is an uncommon and potentially confounding pathologic process in which the appendix is contained within a femoral hernia. While typically a benign incidental finding, superimposed acute appendicitis is a rare but serious complication. Identification of this entity is crucial to patient management and ultimately outcome with imaging playing a critical role. Cross-sectional imaging, with either CT or MRI, should be performed in all cases of suspected incarcerated de Garengeot hernia to facilitate the appropriate diagnosis and surgical intervention. Herein, we present the fifth case of a prospective CT diagnosis of the de Garengeot hernia in a 61-year-old female who presented with an irreducible right femoral hernia. The patient underwent CT examination which demonstrated the appendix within the femoral hernia sac with an associated periappendiceal fluid collection. The patient was taken for emergent surgical intervention at which time the appendix was found within the hernia sac. The appendix was removed, the defect repaired, and ultimately the patient recovered well.
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Cabarrus MC, Yeh BM, Phelps AS, Ou JJ, Behr SC. From Inguinal Hernias to Spermatic Cord Lipomas: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Mimics of Abdominal and Pelvic Hernias. Radiographics 2017; 37:2063-2082. [DOI: 10.1148/rg.2017170070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Miguel C. Cabarrus
- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628 (M.C.C., B.M.Y., A.S.P., S.C.B.); and Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. (J.J.O.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628 (M.C.C., B.M.Y., A.S.P., S.C.B.); and Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. (J.J.O.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628 (M.C.C., B.M.Y., A.S.P., S.C.B.); and Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. (J.J.O.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628 (M.C.C., B.M.Y., A.S.P., S.C.B.); and Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. (J.J.O.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628 (M.C.C., B.M.Y., A.S.P., S.C.B.); and Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. (J.J.O.)
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Miyaki A, Yamaguchi K, Kishibe S, Ida A, Miyauchi T, Naritaka Y. Diagnosis of inguinal hernia by prone- vs. supine-position computed tomography. Hernia 2017; 21:705-713. [PMID: 28812202 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-017-1640-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of prone-position computed tomography (CT) for detecting and classifying inguinal hernia relative to supine-position CT before laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. METHODS Seventy-nine patients who underwent laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia were enrolled in this prospective study. Patients diagnosed with inguinal hernia by physical examination underwent abdominal CT in the supine and prone positions for preoperative assessment. The anatomy of the right and left inguinal regions was confirmed during the surgery and compared with the preoperative CT findings. RESULTS The 79 cases included 87 operated lesions and 71 non-operated contralateral inguinal sites. Of the 84 clinical hernias, inguinal hernia was detected significantly more frequently on prone-position CT images (84, 100%) than on supine-position CT images (55, 65.5%). In addition, the inguinal hernia type was determined with significantly greater accuracy on prone-position CT images (96.4%) than on supine-position CT images (58.3%). Twenty-two occult hernias were detected by laparoscopy. The detection rate and accuracy for determining the type of occult hernia were significantly greater when using prone-position CT images [19 of 22 lesions (86.4%) and 77.3%, respectively] than when using supine-position CT images [8 of 22 lesions (36.4%) and 27.3%, respectively]. CONCLUSIONS Prone-position CT is adequate for detecting and classifying inguinal hernia and for evaluating occult hernia.
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- A Miyaki
- Department of Surgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, 2-132-2 Higashihatsuishi, Nagareyama, Chiba, 270-0114, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, 2-1-10 Nishiogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, 116-8567, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, 2-132-2 Higashihatsuishi, Nagareyama, Chiba, 270-0114, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, 2-132-2 Higashihatsuishi, Nagareyama, Chiba, 270-0114, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nagareyama Central Hospital, 2-132-2 Higashihatsuishi, Nagareyama, Chiba, 270-0114, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University Medical Center East, 2-1-10 Nishiogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, 116-8567, Japan
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Goh IY, Sandstrom AL, Stapleton T, Aseervatham R, Grieve DA. The Duari hernia and recognition of the femoral vein compression sign. BMJ Case Rep 2017; 2017:bcr-2017-220141. [PMID: 28716872 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Femoral hernias can be difficult to diagnose and are at high risk of strangulation. This report is of a rare case of an irreducible femoral hernia containing caecum and appendix presenting as an emergency. To the authors' knowledge, there have only been three cases reported, the first described by Duari. This case was incorrectly diagnosed preoperatively as an inguinal hernia, so the CT diagnosis of femoral hernias is reviewed, in particular demonstrating the radiological use of the femoral vein compression sign.
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- Ian Y Goh
- Department of Surgery, Nambour Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Nambour Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Nambour Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Nambour Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia
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Gupta H, Subedi N, Robinson P. Effectiveness of Sonography in Detecting Clinically Occult Femoral Hernias. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2016; 35:1675-1679. [PMID: 27335438 DOI: 10.7863/ultra.15.09045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 11/13/2015] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of sonography for femoral hernia diagnosis in patients with suspected hernias that were not evident on clinical examination. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for 39 consecutive patients with 40 clinically suspected but occult femoral hernias and subsequent positive sonographic findings for femoral hernias. Clinical records for all patients were reviewed for surgical outcomes and clinical follow-up. Surgical findings of a femoral hernia sac or widened femoral canal requiring repair, with symptomatic relief after the procedure, were considered positive for a femoral hernia. RESULTS Among the 40 femoral hernias examined by sonography, 33 of 40 groins underwent surgical exploration, with 32 true-positive findings and 1 false-positive finding on sonography. The false-positive case was an inguinal hernia at surgery. The accuracy of sonography was 96.9% for those with surgical correlations. The remaining 7 patients did not undergo surgery but had clinical follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This study confirms high diagnostic accuracy of sonography for nonpalpable femoral hernias in symptomatic groins compared to surgical findings.
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- Harun Gupta
- Department of Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England
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- Department of Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England
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- Department of Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England. Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, University of Leeds, Leeds, England
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Galia M, Agnello F, La Grutta L, Lo Re G, Cabibbo G, Grassedonio E, Gioia BG, Sparacia G, Lo Casto A, Lagalla R, Midiri M. Computed tomography of bowel obstruction: tricks of the trade. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 9:1115-25. [PMID: 26092117 DOI: 10.1586/17474124.2015.1051030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Bowel obstruction (BO) is a frequent cause of hospitalization and surgical consultation for acute abdominal pain. It is usually suspected at physical examination, but clinical and laboratory data are often nonspecific. Thus, computed tomography plays a crucial role in a correct diagnosis of BO. Indeed, computed tomography can confirm a diagnosis of BO, and identify the location and cause of the obstruction. In this review, the computed tomography appearances of common and uncommon causes of BO and pseudo-obstruction are reviewed.
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- Massimo Galia
- Section of Radiological Sciences, DIBIMED, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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Superior lumbar triangle hernia, also known as Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia, denotes a subtype of abdominal wall hernia, and more specifically of lumbar hernia, occurring between the 12th rib, the internal oblique muscle, and the quadratus lumborum muscle. We report the case of a 92-year-old female patient in which this form of hernia occurred, complicated by incarceration and acute bowel obstruction. The discussion contains a short résumé of the different kinds of abdominal wall hernias.
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- Max Scheffler
- Department of Radiology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Clinique La Colline, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Saylam B, Gülseren MO, Şimşek B, Coşkun F. Incarcerated appendix within femoral hernia. FORMOSAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fjs.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) Hernioplasty With Intestinal Resection Assisted by Laparoscopy for a Strangulated Richter Femoral Hernia. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2013; 23:334-6. [DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e31828e3776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Trainer V, Leung C, Owen R, Venkatanarasimha N. External anterior abdominal wall and pelvic hernias with emphasis on the key diagnostic features on MDCT. Clin Radiol 2013; 68:388-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2012.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2012] [Revised: 07/14/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Comments on “unsuspected femoral hernia in patients with a preoperative diagnosis of recurrent inguinal hernia”. Hernia 2012; 16:567-9; author reply 571. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-012-0957-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2012] [Accepted: 07/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Burkhardt JH, Arshanskiy Y, Munson JL, Scholz FJ. Diagnosis of inguinal region hernias with axial CT: the lateral crescent sign and other key findings. Radiographics 2011; 31:E1-12. [PMID: 21415178 DOI: 10.1148/rg.312105129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Differentiation of direct inguinal hernias, indirect inguinal hernias, and femoral hernias is often difficult at clinical examination and presents challenges even at diagnostic imaging. With the advent of higher-resolution multidetector computed tomography (CT), the minute anatomic detail of the inguinal region can be better delineated. The authors examine the appearance of these hernias at axial CT, as the axial plane remains the diagnostic mainstay of evaluation of acute abdomen. They review and label key anatomic structures, present cases of direct and indirect inguinal hernias and femoral hernias, and demonstrate their anatomic differences on axial images. Direct inguinal hernias protrude anteromedial and inferior to the course of the inferior epigastric vessels, whereas indirect inguinal hernias protrude posterolateral and superior to the course of those vessels. The proposed lateral crescent sign may be useful in diagnosis of early direct inguinal hernias, as it represents lateral compression and stretching of the inguinal canal fat and contents by the hernia sac. Femoral hernias protrude inferior to the course of the inferior epigastric vessels and medial to the common femoral vein, often have a narrow funnel-shaped neck, and may compress the femoral vein, causing engorgement of distal collateral veins. Familiarity with these anatomic differences at axial CT, along with the lateral crescent sign of direct inguinal hernias, may help the radiologist better assist the clinician in accurate diagnosis of the major types of hernias of the inguinal region. Supplemental material available at http://radiographics.rsna.org/lookup/suppl/doi:10.1148/rg.312105129/-/DC1.
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- Joan Hu Burkhardt
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
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Coyle D, Kavanagh N, Mahmoud A, Lowery AJ, Khan W, Barry K. Incarcerated femoral hernia containing ovary and fallopian tube in a 54-year-old. BMJ Case Rep 2011; 2011:bcr.05.2011.4263. [PMID: 22687676 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.05.2011.4263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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While accounting for a small proportion of groin hernias, femoral hernias have the greatest propensity to incarcerate and strangulate leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The authors present a case of a 54-year-old multiparous female presenting with a new firm painful left-sided groin lump for 1 day. Incarcerated femoral hernia was diagnosed clinically and open surgical repair was undertaken. At surgery a viable ovary and fallopian tube were found in the hernial sac and returned to the pelvis. This case emphasises the importance of awareness of the variety of pathologies that may be encountered in emergency hernia surgery and highlights the value of preoperative radiology in such cases.
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- David Coyle
- Department of Surgery, Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, Ireland.
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Tiernan JP, Katsarelis H, Garner JP, Skinner PP. Excellent outcomes after emergency groin hernia repair. Hernia 2010; 14:485-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-010-0667-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2010] [Accepted: 04/16/2010] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Paik JH, Park YL, Son BH. Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Approach for Femoral Hernia. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SURGICAL SOCIETY 2010. [DOI: 10.4174/jkss.2010.79.5.393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jin Hee Paik
- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Differentiation of Femoral and Inguinal Hernias on the Basis of Anteroposterior Relationship to the Inguinal Ligament on Multidimensional Computed Tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2009; 33:678-81. [DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e3181977a0a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yoo HG, Lee KM, Choi UJ. The Diagnostic Concordance of Femoral Hernia and the Factors Influencing Diagnosis. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SURGICAL SOCIETY 2009. [DOI: 10.4174/jkss.2009.76.3.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Ho-gil Yoo
- Department of Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea
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Kim SK, Park CY, Choi SJN. The Clinical Characteristics and Recent Methods of Treatment in Femoral Hernia. Chonnam Med J 2008. [DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2008.44.2.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Shin Kon Kim
- Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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