Laparoscopic ligation of patent processus vaginalis for the treatment of inguinal hernia in children
RMJ-Rawal Medical Journal. 2008; 33 (2): 162-164
in English
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| ID: emr-89983
ABSTRACT
To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia in pediatric age group. A total of 401 laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphies were performed in 362 children [340 boys and 22 girls]. The age ranged from 2 months and 12 years. A total of 397 indirect hernias sacs were closed [238 right, 81 left and 78 bilaterally], 2 direct hernia [boys] and 2 femoral hernias [one male and one female] were repaired. The median operating time was 25min [range for unilateral 16 to 45min; bilateral 20 to 54 min]. There were no intra-operative complications. Recurrence occurred in 10 [2.5%] patients during a follow up time of 6 months to 4 years. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in children is feasible, safe and effective procedure; especially in case of recurrence and bilateral hernias
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Child
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Retrospective Studies
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Laparoscopy
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Hernia, Inguinal
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Ligation
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rawal Med. J.
Year:
2008
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