Timing of inguinal hernia following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/background

Bladder exstrophy patients have a high prevalence of inguinal hernia that often become clinically evident following bladder closure. Understanding when the bladder exstrophy patient is under greatest risk of developing an inguinal hernia following bladder closure is important, since incarceration resulting in strangulation of intra-abdominal contents can lead to significant morbidity if not addressed in a timely fashion. Although the incidence and risk factors of inguinal hernia have been reported, the timing of occurrence is not well understood.

Objective

The primary objective of this study was to assess the timing of inguinal hernia following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy (CPRE). In addition, we aimed to evaluate possible risk factors

SUBMITTER: Lee T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8329731 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature