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Laparoscopic evaluation for a contralateral patent processus vaginalis: part III

E B Yerkes1, J W Brock, G W Holcomb

  • 1Division of Pediatric Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232-2765, USA.

Urology
|March 24, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A contralateral patent processus vaginalis (CPPV) is surprisingly common in children with inguinal hernias. Diagnostic laparoscopy effectively evaluates the contralateral inguinal anatomy, preventing unnecessary surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Inguinal hernias are common in children.
  • Contralateral inguinal anatomy evaluation is crucial.
  • Minimally invasive techniques are sought for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in evaluating contralateral inguinal anatomy in children with inguinal hernias.
  • To determine the incidence of contralateral patent processus vaginalis (CPPV).

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 759 children younger than 10 years with inguinal hernias.
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy performed in 627 patients to assess contralateral inguinal anatomy.
  • Laparoscopy performed via umbilical or ipsilateral hernia sac approach.

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Main Results:

  • CPPV was found in 46% of younger children (<1 year) and 39% of older children (>1 year) with unilateral hernias.
  • Laparoscopy confirmed CPPV in 46% of suspected cases and identified normal anatomy in 59% of non-suspected cases.
  • 41% of patients without suspected CPPV were found to have it upon laparoscopy.

Conclusions:

  • Contralateral patent processus vaginalis is unexpectedly frequent in pediatric inguinal hernia cases.
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy is the optimal method for evaluating contralateral inguinal anatomy.
  • Laparoscopy, especially through the ipsilateral hernia sac, reduces unnecessary exploration and future clinical contralateral hernias.