Hernia uterus inguinale: a proposed algorithm using the laparoscopic approach.

Creator(s)

Kiran K. Turaga
Shawn D. St Peter, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Casey M. Calkins
G W. Holcomb III, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Daniel J. Ostlie
Charles L. Snyder, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2006

Identifier

DOI: 10.1097/01.sle.0000213722.49838.44

Abstract

The authors present a case of hernia uteri inguinale, or the presence of Mullerian duct structures in an inguinal hernia. This entity presents in phenotypic males presumably secondary to defects in the action of the Mullerian inhibiting substance and presents a pediatric surgeon with management dilemmas. The long-term complications associated with the gonads if left intact include the risk of malignancy and infertility. We describe the use of the laparoscopic technique in the management of this condition and propose an algorithm for the management of this condition.

Journal Title

Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques

Volume

16

Issue

5

First Page

366

Last Page

367

MeSH Keywords

Algorithms; Disorders of Sex Development; Female; Hernia, Inguinal; Humans; Infant; Laparoscopy; Male; Mullerian Ducts; Uterus

Keywords

Inguinal Hernia; Mullerian Ducts

Recommended Citation

Turaga, K. K., St Peter, S. D., Calkins, C. M., Holcomb, G. W., Ostlie, D. J., Snyder, C. L. Hernia uterus inguinale: a proposed algorithm using the laparoscopic approach. Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques 16, 366-367 (2006).