Inguinal bladder hernia associated with vesico-ureteric reflux

Postgrad Med J. 1992 Apr;68(798):299-300. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.68.798.299.

Abstract

The urinary bladder is frequently found as a component of inguinal herniae. This report describes a case of 'bladder hernia' associated with vesico-ureteric reflux. The current methods of investigation and subsequent treatment for this condition are reviewed along with the possible underlying cause of vesico-ureteric reflux in this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Tract Infections / surgery
  • Urography*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / surgery