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Case Reports
. 2017:2017:4658169.
doi: 10.1155/2017/4658169. Epub 2017 Oct 31.

A Rare Case of Inguinal Hernia with Complete Bladder Herniation

Ayaaz Habib  1
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Case Reports

A Rare Case of Inguinal Hernia with Complete Bladder Herniation

Ayaaz Habib. Case Rep Surg. 2017.

Abstract

Involvement of the bladder in inguinal hernias is rare and occurs in less than 5% of the cases. The diagnosis and management of this condition may present a challenge to the surgeon. We present a case of an elderly gentleman who presented with a large left-sided inguinoscrotal hernia causing an obstructive uropathy which was surgically repaired. The patient made a quick postoperative recovery with complete resolution of renal function.

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Figure 1
Axial CT scan section showing herniation of the bladder into the left inguinal region.
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Figure 2
Sagittal CT section showing bladder herniation.
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Figure 3
Preoperative ultrasound scan of the right kidney showing hydronephrosis (a) and resolution postoperatively (b). Hydronephrosis of left kidney (c) and postoperative resolution (d). Cortical cysts are seen.
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