Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Inguinal hernia complicating flexible sigmoidoscopy.

W Williard1, R Satava

  • 1Surgical Endoscopy Service, Silas B. Hays Army Hospital, Monterey (Ft. Ord), California 93941.

The American Surgeon
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Face, content and construct validity of the University of Washington virtual reality transurethral prostate resection trainer.

The Journal of urology·2004
Same author

Identifying and reducing errors with surgical simulation.

Quality & safety in health care·2004
Same author

Scientific inquiry: why don't surgeons practice what they preach?

Surgical endoscopy·2004
Same author

The benefits of integrating Internet technology with standard communications for telemedicine in extreme environments.

Aviation, space, and environmental medicine·2002
Same author

Does telomerase activity add to the value of fine needle aspirations in evaluating thyroid nodules?

American journal of surgery·2001
Same author

The physiologic cipher at altitude: telemedicine and real-time monitoring of climbers on Mount Everest.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2000
Same journal

Complete Response of Merkel Cell Carcinoma to Immunotherapy and Single-Fraction Radiotherapy Following Severe COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report and Review of Immune Mechanism.

The American surgeon·2026
Same journal

Perioperative Acute Myocardial Infarction in Non-Cardiac Operations: A National Analysis.

The American surgeon·2026
Same journal

Outcomes of Completion Cholecystectomy: Association With Patient Comorbidity in a National Database.

The American surgeon·2026
Same journal

Building the Conversation: Editorial Stewardship in Contemporary Surgical Publishing.

The American surgeon·2026
Same journal

Musculoskeletal Pain in Surgeons on Operating Days.

The American surgeon·2026
Same journal

Splenectomy During Cytoreductive Surgery: Marker of Surgical Burden or Independent Predictor of Morbidity?

The American surgeon·2026
See all related articles

Flexible sigmoidoscopy for inguinal hernias poses risks. Two cases highlight potential sigmoid colon perforation and hernia incarceration during the procedure, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a standard preoperative evaluation for inguinal hernias in patients over 50.
  • Sigmoid colon herniation into the scrotum is a rare but recognized complication of left inguinal hernias.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To raise awareness of potential complications during flexible sigmoidoscopy in patients with inguinal hernias.
  • To highlight the risks of sigmoid colon perforation and iatrogenic hernia incarceration.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation of two patients with left inguinal hernias and sigmoid colon herniation.
  • Review of clinical presentation and procedural risks.

Main Results:

  • Two patients experienced sigmoid colon herniation into the scrotum via left inguinal hernias.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Potential for sigmoid colon perforation and iatrogenic hernia incarceration during flexible sigmoidoscopy was identified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Clinicians should be aware of the risk of sigmoid colon herniation in left inguinal hernias.
    • Careful consideration and potential modifications to flexible sigmoidoscopy technique may be warranted in these cases to prevent complications.