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Benign joint hypermobility syndrome among children with inguinal hernia

Masoud Nazem1, Peyman Mottaghi2, Alireza Hoseini3

  • 1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences : the Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
|February 6, 2014
PubMed

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Most children with inguinal hernias have Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS), a connective tissue disorder. Screening for BJHS in these children is recommended due to its clinical significance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Rheumatology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) is characterized by joint laxity due to weakened connective tissue.
  • Inguinal hernias are hypothesized to stem from similar connective tissue weaknesses, suggesting a potential link.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) in children diagnosed with inguinal hernias.
  • To investigate the association between inguinal hernias and connective tissue disorders in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 100 children aged 2-12 years admitted with inguinal hernias.
  • The Beighton score was used to diagnose Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS).

Main Results:

  • Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) was detected in 92% of children with inguinal hernias, using a Beighton score of 4 or higher.
  • The prevalence of BJHS in this cohort was significantly higher than in the general pediatric population.

Conclusions:

  • There is a substantial prevalence of Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) in children with inguinal hernias.
  • Given the clinical implications, routine screening for BJHS in pediatric patients with inguinal hernias is warranted.
Abstract

Keywords:
Inguinal herniajoint hypermobilitypediatric

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