Author/Authors :
Yan, Xue‑Qiang Department of Pediatric Surgery - Tongji Medical College - Wuhan Children’s Hospital - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - Wuhan, China , Yang, Jun Department of Pediatric Surgery - Tongji Medical College - Wuhan Children’s Hospital - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - Wuhan, China , Zheng, Nan‑Nan Department of Pediatric Surgery - Tongji Medical College - Wuhan Children’s Hospital - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - Wuhan, China , Kuang, Hou‑Fang Department of Pediatric Surgery - Tongji Medical College - Wuhan Children’s Hospital - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - Wuhan, China , Duan, Xu‑Fei Department of Pediatric Surgery - Tongji Medical College - Wuhan Children’s Hospital - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - Wuhan, China , Bian, Hong‑Qiang Department of Pediatric Surgery - Tongji Medical College - Wuhan Children’s Hospital - Huazhong University of Science and Technology - Wuhan, China
Abstract :
Background: This study aims to evaluate the utility of the “Cross‑Internal Ring” inguinal oblique incision for the surgical
treatment of incarcerated indirect hernia (IIH) complicated with severe abdominal distension. Materials and Methods: Patients
of IIH complicated with severe abdominal distension were reviewed retrospectively. All patients received operation through the
“Cross‑Internal Ring” inguinal oblique incision. Results: There were totally 13 patients were included, male to female ratio was 9‑4.
The time for patients to resume oral feeding varying from 2 to 5 days after operation, no complications include delayed intestinal
perforation, intra‑abdominal abscess, and incision infection happened. Average postoperative hospital stay was 5.2 days. All cases
were followed up for 6–18 months. No recurrence or iatrogenic cryptorchidism happened. Conclusion: “Cross‑Internal Ring” inguinal
oblique incision is a simple, safe, and reliable surgical method to treat pediatric IIH complicated with severe abdominal distension.
Keywords :
Children , incarcerated inguinal hernia , incision , internal ring , perforation , severe abdominal distension
