Management of congenital giant inguinal scrotal hernias in the newborn.
Giant inguinoscrotal hernias are a rare entity seen largely in the adult population. Presentation in the child is more unusual, with only one case previously documented. As there is scant literature regarding these hernias in children, their management may be challenging. Here, we present the case of a newborn born with giant bilateral inguinal hernias complicated by in utero perforation and meconium peritonitis managed by laparoscopy and then laparotomy for repair. The case illustrates several points that may be useful for pediatric surgeons who may encounter this condition.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20010, USA. nini@gwu.edu
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Khozeimeh
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Henry
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Gingalewski
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Nadler
D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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