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A clinical study on the management of inguinal hernias in children on the general surgical practice
V Ravikumar1, Rajshankar S, Hareesh R S Kumar
1Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital , Dondupalya, Hoskote, Bangalore Rural, India .
Insights
Inguinal hernia is common in young children, particularly males. Understanding associated factors aids surgeons in diagnosing and managing this congenital condition effectively in the pediatric population.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Inguinal and scrotal swellings are common surgical presentations in children.
- Identifying factors associated with pediatric inguinal hernia is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with inguinal hernia in children.
- To improve the diagnosis and management of pediatric inguinal hernia.
Main Methods:
- A prospective hospital-based study conducted over one year (2001-2002).
- Included 50 children aged 1 day to 12 years with inguinal hernia from 960 surgical admissions.
- Data collected via predesigned proforma and analyzed using statistical tests.
Main Results:
- Inguinal hernia was most prevalent in the 1-5 year age group, with 90% of cases being male.
- Swelling in the inguinal region was the most frequent symptom; 70% were term deliveries.
- Hernia consistency was elastic in 35 cases, irreducible in two; testes were palpable in 48 cases.
Conclusions:
- Inguinal hernia is a frequent congenital condition in children.
- Surgeons face challenges in identifying and confirming pediatric inguinal hernia.
- Understanding hernia features aids in better management of pediatric inguinal hernia.
Background:
Inguinal and scrotal swellings are frequently encountered in the surgical practice, especially in children. It is also important to study the factors which are associated with inguinal hernia, especially in children, for its effective management.
Objective:
To study the factors which are associated with inguinal hernia in children.
Setting And Design:
A prospective hospital based study was undertaken in the Department of Surgery for a period of one year between 2001 to 2002. Children who were aged one day to 12 years were selected for the study. Out of 960 children who were admitted to the surgical ward, 50 children had inguinal hernia and they constituted the sample.
Methodology:
The details regarding the clinical history and the examination details were collected by using a predesigned proforma. The data which was thus collected was analyzed by using the appropriate statistical tests.
Results:
The inguinal hernia in the study group was common in the 1-5 years age group. 90% of the study group was males; a swelling in the inguinal region was the commonest symptom. 70% of the study group was term deliveries; the swelling of the inguinal hernia was elastic in consistency in 35 cases. The swelling of the inguinal hernia was irreducible in two cases. The testis was palpable in 48 cases; a cough impulse was seen and felt in 48 cases. Tenderness of the swelling was present in 2 cases.
Conclusions:
Inguinal hernia is a common congenital condition in children. Difficulties are commonly encountered by the surgeons to identify and to confirm the presence of inguinal hernia. This study will help in a better management of hernia in the paediatric age group by understanding the features of inguinal hernia.
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