Groin hernia: role of herniography

To determine the value of herniography (also known as peritoneography) in the detection of groin hernias, herniographs obtained in 70 consecutive patients with clinically suspected hernias (but with a normal or inconclusive physical examination) were retrospectively evaluated. The radiologic feature...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 184; no. 1; p. 191
Main Authors van den Berg, J C, Strijk, S P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Hernia, Inguinal - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
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Summary:To determine the value of herniography (also known as peritoneography) in the detection of groin hernias, herniographs obtained in 70 consecutive patients with clinically suspected hernias (but with a normal or inconclusive physical examination) were retrospectively evaluated. The radiologic features, complications, and final clinical outcome were reviewed. A total of 30 hernias were found. Sixteen patients underwent surgery; there were no false-positive herniographic diagnoses. No procedure-related complications occurred. These results indicate that herniography is a simple and valuable diagnostic tool in patients with unexplained groin pain or pain in the anterior abdominal wall, with an acceptably low complication rate.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.184.1.1609079