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[Pediatric inguinal hernia in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis]
K Schaarschmidt1, K Pistor, K Littmann
1Universitätsklinikum Essen, Abteilung für Allg. Chirurgie.
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Continuous peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) may increase the risk of inguinal hernias in children with juvenile nephronophthisis. Early detection of scrotal swelling and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Juvenile nephronophthisis is a rare genetic kidney disease.
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a treatment option for end-stage renal disease.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old boy with juvenile nephronophthisis developed bilateral inguinal hernias after initiating CAPD.
- The right inguinal hernia recurred shortly after neonatal surgery.
Findings:
- CAPD treatment was associated with an increased risk of inguinal hernia development and incarceration.
- Genital and scrotal swelling served as an early symptom of hernia.
- Peritoneography proved valuable for diagnosis.
Implications:
- High ligation of the patent processus vaginalis is recommended.
- Reduced postoperative peritoneal dialysate volumes may help prevent recurrence.
- Awareness of these risks is crucial for clinicians managing pediatric CAPD patients.
Abstract:
We report on the case of an 11-year-old boy suffering from juvenile nephronophthisis who developed bilateral inguinal hernia (on the right as a recurrence of the neonatal operation) 5 days and 4 months after starting CAPD treatment. Before the peritoneal dialysis there had been no clinical signs and no history of inguinal hernia. On the basis of this we emphasise some particular features of inguinal hernia under CAPD treatment such as an increased risk of incarceration, the importance of genital and scrotal swelling as an early symptom, the value of peritoneography as a diagnostic aid, and the need for high ligation of the patent processus vaginalis together with reduced postoperative volumes of the peritoneal dialysate.