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Complications after herniography in adults.

O Ekberg

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Herniography, an imaging technique for groin pain, has a 5.8% complication rate. Most issues were minor, but it carries risks comparable to urography.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Unexplained groin pain often requires diagnostic imaging.
    • Clinically occult inguinal hernias are a common cause of such pain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the complication rate of positive contrast herniography.
    • To assess the safety and risks associated with herniography in adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 330 herniography procedures.
    • Recording and categorizing all complications encountered during the procedure.
    • Patient-reported pain assessment post-contrast injection.

    Main Results:

    • A total complication rate of 5.8% (19/330) was observed.

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  • Procedure-related difficulties occurred in 3.6% (12/330), including incorrect contrast medium placement.
  • Adverse reactions to contrast medium occurred in 2.1% (7/330), including vasovagal responses and severe abdominal pain.

    • Conclusions:

    • Herniography is an invasive procedure with associated risks.
    • Complication frequency is comparable to or lower than other imaging modalities like urography.
    • Patient-reported pain is a significant factor during and after the procedure.