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Sliding hernias in female children
E Turk1, O R Fescekoglu, C Acari
1Clinic of Pediatric Surgery, Denizli State Hospital, Denizli, Turkey. eturk19@yahoo.de
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|November 15, 2013
Summary
Sliding hernias are more common in female children under one year old. Early surgical intervention is recommended once diagnosed for pediatric inguinal hernias.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gynecology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Sliding inguinal hernias affect 15-20% of female children.
- Previous studies lack age-specific data for sliding hernias in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the age distribution of sliding hernias in female children.
- To analyze the incidence of sliding hernias in relation to patient age at the time of surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of pediatric inguinal hernia cases from multiple state hospitals.
- Evaluation of patient records from January 2008 to December 2010.
Main Results:
- Out of 3105 operated cases, 673 (21.6%) were female.
- Sliding hernias constituted 22.4% of all cases.
- Incidence was significantly higher in children under 1 year (45.8%) compared to those over 1 year (14.9%).
- Ovary and fallopian tubes were the most common sliding organs.
Conclusions:
- Sliding hernias are more prevalent in female children under one year of age.
- Prompt surgical treatment is advised upon diagnosis.
- The study provides current statistical data for pediatric sliding hernias, useful for future clinical research.
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