The influence of juvenile non-incarcerated oblique inguinal hernia on the development of testis and spermatic cord

VernacularTitle:小儿非嵌顿性腹股沟斜疝对睾丸和精索发育的影响
Author: Hu FEI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Hernia,inguinal; Testis; Spermatic cord; Child
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(2):252-253
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To study the effect of juvenile non-incarcerated oblique inguinal hernia on the development of testis and spermatic cord.Methods The volume of the testis was measured with B-ultrasound in normal and patient children.All patients were surgically treated and the spermatic veins were examined during operation.The patients were followed up for measuring the testicle volume at 3 months,6 months and 6 ～ 12 months after operation.Results Testicle volume on healthy side was larger than the involved side in patient group (P ＜ 0.05).There were still obvious differences between the two sides after 6 months(P ＜ 0.05).No significant difference was found after 6 ～12 months (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Non-incarcerated oblique inguinal hernia has effected on the spermatic cord and testicles,which need timely treatment.