| Sciatic hernia: a comprehensive review of the world literature (1900-2008). | |
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PMID: 20103066 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Sciatic hernias are considered the rarest pelvic floor hernias, with a very limited number of published reports worldwide. The condition has received limited attention in the surgical literature. DATA SOURCES: The data reported herein are based on a literature review including MEDLINE and CURRENT CONTENTS computerized database searches. The existing bibliographies on sciatic hernia were explored for articles pertaining to the review. Finally, the Internet was searched for articles not listed in the available medical databases. CONCLUSIONS: Sciatic hernia is unusual, and can present the physician with diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. The hernia may present with obscure pelvic pain, intestinal obstruction, life-threatening gluteal sepsis, or as an asymptomatic, reducible mass that distorts the gluteal fold. Small sciatic hernia can remain hidden behind the gluteus maximus muscle. The diagnosis requires imaging studies in such cases. Treatment of sciatic hernia is always surgical and requires prosthetic reinforcement for the best result. |
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Authors:
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Julian E Losanoff; Marc D Basson; Scott A Gruber; Donald W Weaver |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of surgery Volume: 199 ISSN: 1879-1883 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Surg. Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-27 Completed Date: 2010-03-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370473 Medline TA: Am J Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 52-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA. jelosanoff@yahoo.com |
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Diagnostic Imaging
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methods* Female Hernia / diagnosis*, surgery* Humans Male Pelvic Bones* Pelvic Floor / physiopathology Pelvic Pain / physiopathology Prognosis Rare Diseases Risk Assessment Sciatic Nerve Severity of Illness Index Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods Treatment Outcome |
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