Inguinal hernia containing a kidney with a duplicated system: an exceptionally rare case. Journal Article

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Authors: Farrell, MR; Coogan, C; Hibbeln, J; Millikan, K; Benson, J
Article Title: Inguinal hernia containing a kidney with a duplicated system: an exceptionally rare case.
Abstract: An inguinal hernia is a commonly encountered surgical case, with multiple unusual contents being reported. We present an exceptionally rare case of an inguinal hernia. Computed tomography imaging of the 62-year-old male patient showed a large left inguinal hernia extending into the left scrotum that contained a duplicated left kidney. There was an associated large left hydrocele and incidental non-obstructive nephrolithiasis. Left nephropexy, left orchiectomy, and repair of the incarcerated left inguinal hernia with mesh placement via a preperitoneal (retroperitoneal) approach were performed. The patient was discharged to home on post-operative day 5 and the post-operative course was uneventful. We discuss a possible mechanism for this rare event.
Journal Title: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association
ISSN: 1442-2042; 0919-8172
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2014