Inguinal Hernia Presenting as Scrotal Edema in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis.
- Author:
Jung Hyun LEE
1
;
Hyun Sung YOON
;
Han Su CHO
;
Eung Jun LEE
;
Young Bum YOO
;
Jung Hwan PARK
;
Jong Ho LEE
;
Jong Oh SONG
;
Young Il JO
Author Information
1. Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. nephjo@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Inguinal hernia;
Testicular hydrocele;
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- MeSH:
Abdominal Wall;
Edema;
Hernia;
Hernia, Inguinal;
Humans;
Peritoneal Dialysis;
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory;
Testicular Hydrocele
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2008;27(4):487-491
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Scrotal edema may develop during continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The two etiologic mechanisms are peritoneo-scrotal communication through a patent processus vaginalis or extravasation of dialysate through a defect of abdominal wall. We report two cases of scrotal edema due to inguinal hernia by peritoneo-scrotal communication during CAPD. The etiology of scrotal edema was confirmed by peritoneal scintigraphy and/or computed tomography. Scrotal edema due to inguinal hernia was completely resolved by a surgical repair of hernia and did not recur despite of resumption of peritoneal dialysis.
