title: Pediatric inguinal hernia and hydrocele: an evidence-based review in the era of minimal access surgery.
abstract: Pediatric inguinal hernia and hydrocele share a common etiology as well as management. The era of minimal access surgery is challenging the conventional surgical management for pediatric inguinal hernia in particular. This review article aims to highlight the nature of diagnosis and treatment for both hernia and hydrocele and examines both the traditional and contemporary treatment strategies from an evidence-based perspective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. Simon.Clarke@chelwest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*