Revisiting the Role of Herniography in the Preoperative Work-up of Groin Hernias ?

Abstract

Based on the presented data and previously reported studies, we can conclude that herniography is a safe technique with a high accuracy to detect groin hernias in patients with equivocal clinical presentation, whereas ultrasound has a wide range in reported sensitivity. Clinicians and surgeons should take this into account when referring patients for subsequent imaging.

Opinion. The preoperative role of herniography: reappraising a forgotten technique?

“…This was confirmed in a large retrospective study (n = 157) we conducted last year in the hospital of Lier, with a similar reported sensitivity of 33% for ultrasound and 83% for herniography (9). Herniography is an invasive procedure and complications can result from [1] puncturing the abdominal wall and [2] adverse reactions to the injected contrast material.…”