Inguinal Hernia Presenting as Scrotal Edema in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis / 대한신장학회지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
; : 487-491, 2008.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Scrotal edema may develop during continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The two etiologic mechanisms are peritoneo-scrotal communication through a patent processus vaginalis or extravasation of dialysate through a defect of abdominal wall. We report two cases of scrotal edema due to inguinal hernia by peritoneo-scrotal communication during CAPD. The etiology of scrotal edema was confirmed by peritoneal scintigraphy and/or computed tomography. Scrotal edema due to inguinal hernia was completely resolved by a surgical repair of hernia and did not recur despite of resumption of peritoneal dialysis.
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Main subject:
Peritoneal Dialysis
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Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
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Abdominal Wall
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Edema
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Hernia
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Hernia, Inguinal
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Testicular Hydrocele
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article