Spigelian hernia without cryptorchidism in a child: a case report and literature review

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-392X.2025.06.022

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This paper reports the diagnosis and treatment of a 2-year-and-11-month-old boy with Spigelian hernia without cryptorchidism. The child was initially misdiagnosed with indirect inguinal hernia and underwent laparoscopic surgery. The diagnosis of Spigelian hernia was later confirmed by open surgery, during which high ligation and repair of the hernia sac were performed. The patient recovered well with no recurrence during 7 months of follow-up. The clinical characteristics and key points in diagnosis and treatment of pediatric Spigelian hernia are discussed in combination with relevant literature.

Key words: Spigelian hernia, Child, Diagnosis, Treatment

Shaowei Zhu. Spigelian hernia without cryptorchidism in a child: a case report and literature review[J]. Chinese Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2025, 19(06): 722-724.

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