Clinical profile and management of inguinoscrotal swelling in pediatric age group
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 12
Abstract
Present study was undertaken in the department of Surgery from October 2013 to September 2015. 50 Children below 12 years age were selected for study who were present with inguinoscrotal swelling. Acute cases were excluded from study. In total 50 cases there were 28 (56%)cases of inguinal hernia, 14 (28%) cases of hydrocele. 4 (8%) cases of undescendent testis, 1(2%) case of each enlarge inguinal lymph node, scrotal sebaceous cyst and lipoma of the cord.Maximum incidence of cases between age group from 1-5 years (60%)with male:Female ratio is 7.3:1. Right side inguinoscortal swelling most common (68%). All patient of inguinal hernia were indirect type. Herniotomy was performed in hernia and hydrocele, orchiopexy in undefended testes. Inguino scrotal swelling are frequently encountered in the surgical practice, especially in children. It is also important to study the factors which are associated with inguinoscrotal swelling. Inguinal hernia will not resolve spontaneously, it should be repair as soon as possible after diagnosis because risk of incarceration or strangulation.
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A V Ingale, P D Gurav, Nitin M Barde
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