Open AccessRole of Imaging in the Diagnosis of Occult Hernias
Author(s) -
Joseph M. Miller,
Janice Cho,
Meina Joseph Michael,
Rola Saouaf,
Shirin Towfigh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
jama surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.757
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 2168-6262
pISSN - 2168-6254
DOI - 10.1001/jamasurg.2014.484
Subject(s) - medicine , occult , groin , radiology , hernia , magnetic resonance imaging , pelvis , physical examination , inguinal hernia , surgery , pathology , alternative medicine
Occult hernias are symptomatic but not palpable on physical examination. This is more commonly seen with inguinal hernias. Early diagnosis and treatment of occult hernias are essential in relieving symptoms and improving patients' quality of life.
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