[Inguinal bladder hernias. A report of 2 cases]

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Bladder hernia is a rare condition typically affecting adult males over 50.
• It is often associated with cervical-urethral obstruction and diagnosed during inguinal hernia repair.

Observation:

• Diagnosis can be achieved pre-operatively via radiological studies like filling cystography in patients presenting with urinary symptoms and inguinal hernia.
• Treatment involves herniography and deobstructive surgery at the cervical-urethroprostatic level.

Findings:

• The study evaluates the use of a polypropylene mesh for abdominal wall reinforcement in bladder hernia repair.
• This technique demonstrates improved outcomes compared to traditional methods.

Implications:

• Polypropylene mesh repair offers enhanced results for bladder hernias.
• The mesh exhibits excellent biocompatibility, with no reported cases of rejection or infection.