Can the ultrasound suggest the emergency operation of a sliding ovary in a hernia sac?

Katerina Kambouri; Rodoula Sotiropoulou; George Petros Nistikoulis; Soultana Foutzitzi; Maria Aggelidou; Savas Deftereos

doi:10.1177/2050313X211020079

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports (May 2021)

Can the ultrasound suggest the emergency operation of a sliding ovary in a hernia sac?

Katerina Kambouri,
Rodoula Sotiropoulou,
George Petros Nistikoulis,
Soultana Foutzitzi,
Maria Aggelidou,
Savas Deftereos

Affiliations

Katerina Kambouri: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
Rodoula Sotiropoulou: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
George Petros Nistikoulis: Department of Radiology, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
Soultana Foutzitzi: Department of Radiology, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
Maria Aggelidou: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
Savas Deftereos: Department of Radiology, Alexandroupolis University Hospital, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X211020079
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9

Abstract

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In this case, it is described the importance of ultrasound in children with sliding ovaries in inguinal hernias. If the child has no symptoms, an emergency ultrasound could suggest the manner of the operation, scheduled or emergency.

Published in SAGE Open Medical Case Reports

ISSN: 2050-313X (Online)
Publisher: SAGE Publishing
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General)
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