Template:Inguinal hernia - indication and choice of modality

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Indication for imaging

In strong abdominal pain, a suspected strangulated hernia indicates surgery without previous medical imaging.

A physician may diagnose an inguinal hernia, as well as the type, from medical history and physical examination.[1] Imaging is therefore indicated for confirmation or in uncertain cases.

Choice of modality

  • Ultrasonography of inguinal hernia is otherwise generally the initial choice of investigation, since it can diagnose the condition, in Valsalva maneuver and standing if necessary, as well as being able to determine the ability to reduce any hernias by pressure.[2]
  • Abdominal CT of inguinal hernia is indicated in unspecific abdominal symptoms, in order to better diagnose possible differential diagnoses.
  • LeBlanc, Kim Edward; LeBlanc, Leanne L; LeBlanc, Karl A (15 June 2013). "Inguinal hernias: diagnosis and management. ". American Family Physician 87 (12): 844–8. PMID 23939566. Archived from the original. . 
  • Stavros, A. Thomas; Rapp, Cindy (September 2010). "Dynamic Ultrasound of Hernias of the Groin and Anterior Abdominal Wall ". Ultrasound Quarterly 26 (3): 135–169. doi:10.1097/RUQ.0b013e3181f0b23f. PMID 20823750.