Profile of Contralateral Patent Processus Vaginali in Pediatric Patients with Unilateral Inguinal Hernia

Authors

  • Sapta Prihartono Rachman1,2, Kustiyo Gunawan1 , I.G.B. Adria Hariastawa1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13628

Keywords:

laparoscopic transinguinal technique, Patent Processus Vaginali, unilateral inguinal hernia

Abstract

Objective: Reporting the incidence of contralateral patent processus vaginali (CPPV) in pediatric patients
with unilateral inguinal hernia. Methods: The study was conducted from November 2010 - February
2012. Patient’s identity were recorded for registration number, name, age, gender, address and date of
examination. The surgery was conducted by a trainee pediatric surgeon as a researcher and resident. High
ligation procedure and diagnostic of contralateral PPV. Results: This study included 40 pediatric patients of
various ages diagnosed with lateral inguinal hernia. There were 31 male patients (77.5%), 24 patients (60%)
with right inguinal hernia patients, and 14 patients (35%) aged 0-1 years. Conclusion: The transinguinal
laparoscopic contralateral PPV technique is helpful in diagnosing the presence of contralateral PPV. The
incidence of contralateral PPV in this study was 27.5%. Furthermore, early age increased the incidence of
contralateral PPV.

Author Biography

Sapta Prihartono Rachman1,2, Kustiyo Gunawan1 , I.G.B. Adria Hariastawa1

1Pediatric Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo
General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2Pediatric Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Navy
Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Sapta Prihartono Rachman1,2, Kustiyo Gunawan1 , I.G.B. Adria Hariastawa1. (2020). Profile of Contralateral Patent Processus Vaginali in Pediatric Patients with Unilateral Inguinal Hernia. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(1), 1527-1531. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13628

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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