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Chronic expanding hematoma mimicking seroma, following a totally extraperitoneal approach for inguinal hernia: a case report.
- Source :
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Journal of Surgical Case Reports . Jun2021, Vol. 2021 Issue 6, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Chronic expanding hematoma (CEH) mimicking seroma following inguinal hernia surgery has not been reported previously. A 78-year-old man underwent laparoscopic repair of a left direct hernia via a totally extraperitoneal approach. He was discharged 2 days after surgery without any complications. Two weeks later, he complained of left inguinal bulging without pain. We considered seroma and decided to observe the patient for 1 month. However, the cyst did not change in size. Additional cyst aspiration and drainage attempts were unsuccessful. Three months after the initial surgery, we performed a second surgery (resection of the cyst) because conservative therapies were ineffective. The resected cyst was pathologically diagnosed as a CEH. The postoperative course was uneventful, and no recurrence was observed. Complete excision of a CEH is mandatory because aspiration and drainage cannot prevent recurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20428812
- Volume :
- 2021
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151309952
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjab260