The utility of pathologic evaluation of adult hernia specimens.
Am J Surg
; 209(5): 783-6; discussion 786, 2015 May.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Pathological examination of hernia sac specimens adds additional steps and cost to a surgical procedure but has no proven benefit. Although well studied in pediatrics, there are limited data in the adult literature pertaining to this practice.METHODS:
This is a retrospective analysis from a single institution referral center over a 4-year period (2007 to 2011). All inguinal, incisional, ventral, and umbilical hernia repairs greater than 18 years of age were included.RESULTS:
A total of 1,216 inguinal (55.4%), incisional (11.4%), umbilical (21.5%), or ventral hernia (11.7%) repairs were included. In 246 cases (20.2%), hernia sac specimens were sent to pathology (open 96.7%; laparoscopic 3.3%). There were no cases in which management of the patient changed because of the final results.CONCLUSION:
The rarity of changes in diagnosis and treatment from routine pathologic examination of a hernia sac does not justify this practice and indicates that it may be omitted except in unique circumstances.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Manejo de Espécimes
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Herniorrafia
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Hérnia
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En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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