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[Inguinoscrotal bladder hernia. Report of a case]
W R Mazketli1, P R Pérez, M Amat Cecilia
1Servicio de Urología.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|October 1, 1996
Summary
A rare scrotal vesical hernia case is presented in a 66-year-old male. Surgical repair using Shouldice
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Case Reports
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Scrotal vesical hernia is an uncommon condition.
- Bladder involvement in inguinal hernias requires careful diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male presented with scrotal mass, difficulty urinating, and two-phase urination, relieved by scrotal pressure.
- Diagnosis confirmed via physical examination and cystourethrography (CUMS).
Findings:
- A direct inguinal hernia with paraperitoneal vesical sliding was identified during surgery.
- Successful right herniorrhaphy performed using the Shouldice technique.
- Postoperative imaging confirmed normal bladder morphology.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering bladder involvement in scrotal masses.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical repair for scrotal vesical hernia.
- Contributes to the literature on rare hernia types and their management.