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DOI: 10.1055/a-2280-9708
Reduction en masse of Inguinal Hernia in a 2-Month-Old Male Infant
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Abstract
Reduction en masse is the reduction of the hernial sac into the preperitoneal space, with a loop of bowel remaining trapped at the neck of the hernial sac. This complication is rare, usually associated with inguinal hernias, and is characterized by the absence of a noticeable bulge in the groin. The patient was a 2-month-old male infant and presented with a nonreducible bulge in his left groin, and incarceration of the left inguinal hernia was diagnosed. Manual reduction was performed, and the hernia bulge became less noticeable. He was admitted, and laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure was scheduled for the next day. The laparoscopy revealed remarkably dilated intestines, serous ascites, and an ischemic intestine in the left groin. A laparotomy was performed and revealed reduction en masse of the left inguinal hernia with a strangulated ileum at its neck. We made an incision at the neck, followed by the resection of 20-cm long strangulated ileum. The patient's condition was unstable on the day of operation, but the postoperative period was uneventful, and the left inguinal hernia was repaired, 11 months after the operation. Reduction en masse in pediatrics is significantly rare but when it occurs, the diagnosis can be delayed and occasionally the patient will be life-threatening. To avoid reduction en masse, it is crucial to perform the reduction gently and confirm the absence of a hernia sac in the preperitoneal space containing a loop of bowel by ultrasound scanning. Moreover, contrary to common practice, overnight observation and close monitoring will avoid missing a late presentation, leading to timely interventions.
Note
Reduction en masse in pediatrics is significantly rare but when it occurs, occasionally the patient will be life-threatening. To avoid reduction en masse, it is crucial to perform the reduction gently and confirm the absence of a hernia sac in the preperitoneal space containing a loop of bowel by ultrasound scanning and overnight observation will avoid missing a late presentation, leading to timely interventions.
Publication History
Received: 01 November 2023
Accepted: 29 February 2024
Accepted Manuscript online:
04 March 2024
Article published online:
26 March 2024
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