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Published on: November 12, 2021
Successful treatment for sports hernia by total extraperitoneal repair with intraperitoneal examination: Report a
Toshikatsu Nitta1, Jun Kataoka1, Masatsugu Ishii1
1Division of Surgery Gastroenterological Center, Medico Shunju Shiroyama Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
Introduction:
and importance: TEP might be one of options for treating such a sports hernia.
Case Presentation:
An 18-year-old Japanese male presented with right groin pain for approximately two years. The pain was initially felt on the right side only, especially on kicking. We assessed the patient using laparoscopic examination with an intra-abdominal scope and subsequently diagnosed a sports hernia with a bilateral internal inguinal hernia. We then performed total extraperitoneal repair (TEP) for its treatment. The patient had a good postoperative course and was discharged from our hospital in remission after 3 days. Finally, the patient was able to play soccer without groin pain.
Clinical Discussion:
Chronic groin pain in athletes can be caused by a bulge in the posterior inguinal wall, consistent with an incipient direct inguinal hernia.
Conclusion:
We show that intraperitoneal examination with TEP might be one of options for treating such a sports hernia. Endoscopic placement of the retropubic mesh must be considered an important option for this type of hernia.
