Patent Contralateral Processus Vaginalis in Infants and Children: Is Herniotomy Justified?

Objectives: Contralateral inguinal exploration in pediatric unilateral inguinal hernia has been an issue of debate. Controversy still exists on whether contralateral patent processus vaginalis (CPPV) is justifiable for herniotomy. This study was conducted to investigate the hypothesis that CPPV alwa...

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Main Author: Ossama M. Zakaria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oman Medical Specialty Board 2018-11-01
Series:Oman Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://omjournal.org/articleDetails.aspx?coType=1&aId=2396