Inguinal hernias: MRI and ultrasound.
This article presents an overview of the key anatomic structures of the groin region as seen on gross anatomy and the appearance of these structures on ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An overview of the sonographic and MRI techniques used in preoperative diagnosis of inguinal hernias is provided, and their value is discussed. Finally, the role of ultrasound and MRI after surgical inguinal hernia repair is addressed.
van den Berg
Jos C
JC
Department of Radiology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands. jc.berg@antonius.net
D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D015995:Prevalence; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography