| Laparoscopic diagnosis of contralateral patent processus vaginalis in children under 1 year of age with unilateral inguinal hernia: comparison with herniography. | |
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PMID: 10466598 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: The effectiveness of laparoscopic diagnosis of contralateral patent processus vaginalis (CPPV) in children with unilateral inguinal hernia was evaluated. METHODS: Ninety-three consecutive children under the age of 1 year were operated on for a unilateral inguinal hernia. A contralateral CPPV was diagnosed by laparoscopy via the inguinal hernia sac before ligation. The laparoscopy results of this technique were correlated with those of herniography or inguinal exploration. RESULTS: Laparoscopy was performed on 88 patients; sensitivity was 71% and specificity 89%. The only complication arising from the procedure was wound infection in two patients. CONCLUSION: This method is a simple, safe, and accurate procedure for selecting children for contralateral surgical exploration. |
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Authors:
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E Van Glabeke; A Khairouni; O Gall; H D Le Pointe; O Jaby; M Larroquet; H Kotobi; J B Chevet; G Audry; M Gruner |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of pediatric surgery Volume: 34 ISSN: 0022-3468 ISO Abbreviation: J. Pediatr. Surg. Publication Date: 1999 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-10-07 Completed Date: 1999-10-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0052631 Medline TA: J Pediatr Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1213-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Service de Chirurgie Viscérale Infantile et Néonatale, Hôpital d'Enfants Armand-Trousseau, Paris, France. |
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Female Hernia, Inguinal / diagnosis*, radiography, surgery Humans Infant Laparoscopy Male Predictive Value of Tests Sensitivity and Specificity |
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