CONGENITAL INGUINAL HERNIA Congenital inguinal hernia is defined as the prolapse of intra-abdominal viscera through the open elytroperitoneal fold due to its failure to close.The incidence of inguinal hernia in the pe...CONGENITAL INGUINAL HERNIA Congenital inguinal hernia is defined as the prolapse of intra-abdominal viscera through the open elytroperitoneal fold due to its failure to close.The incidence of inguinal hernia in the pediatric population ranges from 0.8%–5%,while it increases up to 30%in premature newborns.^(1,2)Its treatment is necessary due to the risk of strangulation of the intestine,testicle,or ovary,which is observed in 3%–16%of children presenting this clinical entity.^(1,3)展开更多
文摘CONGENITAL INGUINAL HERNIA Congenital inguinal hernia is defined as the prolapse of intra-abdominal viscera through the open elytroperitoneal fold due to its failure to close.The incidence of inguinal hernia in the pediatric population ranges from 0.8%–5%,while it increases up to 30%in premature newborns.^(1,2)Its treatment is necessary due to the risk of strangulation of the intestine,testicle,or ovary,which is observed in 3%–16%of children presenting this clinical entity.^(1,3)
