Asymptomatic extraperitoneal inguinoscrotal hernia involving ureter: A case presentation and review of the literature.

Abstract

An inguinoscrotal hernia is a common disorder that usually contains intraperitoneal organs (small intestine, colon, appendix, ovaries). Extraperitoneal ureteral herniation into an inguinoscrotal hernia is a rare condition and often associated with congenital abnormalities or postoperative anatomic changes. A high index of suspicion is needed in order to avoid intraoperative ureteric injuries. We herein report the case of a ureteric herniation into an inguinoscrotal hernia incidentally found during a scheduled hernia repair.

• Authors: Evangelos Falidas, Stavros Gourgiotis, George Veloudis, Elena Exarchou, Konstantinos Vlachos, Constantinos Villias
• Journal: Journal of natural science, biology, and medicine (J Nat Sci Biol Med) Vol. 6 Issue Suppl 1 Pg. S153-5 (Aug 2015) ISSN: 0976-9668 [Print] India
• PMID: 26604607 (Publication Type: Case Reports)