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Post-herniographic abdominal pain syndrome.
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Malmö University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden. olle.ekberg@rontgen.mas.lu.se
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|May 29, 2004
Summary
Herniography can cause abdominal pain in 1.6% of patients, typically resolving within 3 days. Careful clinical observation is recommended, avoiding invasive procedures like laparotomy.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Herniography is a diagnostic procedure.
- Post-procedure complications require careful management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of abdominal pain following herniography.
- To evaluate the outcomes of this complication.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 576 patients who underwent herniography.
- Data collected over a 13-year period.
Main Results:
- Abdominal pain occurred in 9 out of 576 patients (1.6%).
- Pain resolved within 24 hours in 6 patients.
- 3 patients experienced pain lasting up to 3 days.
Conclusions:
- Abdominal pain post-herniography is a transient complication.
- Clinical observation is sufficient; laparotomy or X-ray is not typically needed.
- Informing patients about this potential complication before the procedure is advised.