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Samira Sinacer

Sétif University, Algeria

Presentation Title:

Spigelian hernia in neonate: A case repport and review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction: Spigelian hernia (SH) is a rare entity characterized by a defect of the anterior abdominal wall located along the Spigelian line, it may be congenital or acquired. it is rarely seen in children and extremely uncommon in neonate.

Aim: to elucidate the characters of this hernia especially its possible association with other abnormalities. Method : Starting from our case report, we review the literature of pediatric SH

Case presentation: A 22-day-old male newborn was admitted with strangulated right inguinal hernia and operated on emergently. Clinical examination also revealed a Spigelian hernia in the left lower abdominal quadrant with bilateral cryptorchidism, associated with polydactyly of the small right finger and anal stenosis. At surgery, the SH contained a part of the small intestine and the ipsilateral undescended testis.

Conclusion: Pediatric SH is rare, but its association with undescended ipsilateral testis is frequent. Other abnormalities can be concomitant to this association.

Biography

Dr Samira Sinacer consultant pediatric surgeon at Farhat Abbas university Setif1. Head of the urology unit in the pediatric surgery department university hospital of Sétif member of the Algerian society of pediatric surgery. Membre of the laboratory of applied pediatric surgery Farhat Abbas university.