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oa Unusual presentation of testicular ischemia as a consequence of pressure caused by inguinal hernia
- Source: Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care, Volume 2020, Issue 1, Nov 2020, 5
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- 04 April 2020
- 14 May 2020
- 03 June 2020
Abstract
Background: The incidence of indirect inguinal hernia in young children ranges from 0.8% to 4.4%. Infants are at a high risk of testicular ischemia from indirect inguinal hernia due to their delicate vascular supply. Case report: A 5-year-old patient presented with a rare case of acute testicular ischemia secondary to an incarcerated inguinal hernia. He underwent surgery that successfully salvaged his testicle. Conclusion: Emergency medicine providers need to clinically suspect for testicular ischemia even in the presence of examination findings suggestive of an alternative diagnosis, such as inguinal hernia.
© 2020 Soleimani, Mohammad Alzahri, Jeff Wuhantu, licensee HBKU Press.