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Congenital Hernia and Hydrocele
Congenital Hernia and Hydrocele
Hydrocele
• Hernia : Protrusion of viscus through a
normal or abnormal opening in the
abdomen
• Obstruction
• Strangulation
• Reducible .
• Complications –incarceration.
- erosion of skin.
• most hernias close spontaneously by
4 to 5 years of age.
1.persistent hernia.
2.large hernia.(fascial defect more
than 1.5 cms)
3.complicated hernia