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[Occult inguinal-hernia in athletes].

József Bátorfi1, Eva Simon, Krisztina Parti

  • 1Nagykanizsa Megyei Jogú Város Kórháza, Általános Sebészeti Osztály, Nagykanizsa Szekeres. batorfi@nkkorhaz.hu

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Occult inguinal hernias in athletes cause groin pain and can be diagnosed using laparoscopy. Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is effective for treating these hernias, allowing athletes to return to sports quickly.

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Published on: May 26, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Sports medicine
  • Surgical gastroenterology
  • Athletic injuries

Context:

  • Occult inguinal hernias are a common cause of groin pain in athletes, often presenting as part of public inguinal pain syndrome (PIPS).
  • The wide differential diagnosis for inguinal pain in athletes can overlap multiple medical subspecialties, making accurate diagnosis challenging.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of laparoscopy and the efficacy of transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for occult inguinal hernias in athletes.
  • To assess the outcomes and return-to-sport timeline following laparoscopic hernia repair in this population.

Summary:

  • This study analyzed 14 athletes with suspected occult inguinal hernias presenting with activity-related suprapubic pain. Physical examination and ultrasonography were inconclusive in most cases.
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy identified hernias in all 14 patients (13 medial, 1 femoral), who then underwent simultaneous TAPP repair.
  • Patients experienced no postoperative complications and returned to competitive sports within 4-6 weeks.

Impact:

  • Laparoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing occult inguinal hernias in athletes when physical examination and imaging are inconclusive.
  • TAPP repair offers a minimally invasive and effective treatment option, facilitating a rapid return to athletic activity.