Groin hernia containing bladder diverticula. Report of two cases and review of the literature

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COD: 25_07_2019_3027_ep Categorie: , ,

Luciano Izzo, Federico Pugliese, Sara Izzo, Paolo Izzo
with collaboration of : Gorizio Pieretti, Massimo Codacci Pisanelli, Daniela Messineo
Ann Ital Chir, Digital Edition 2019, 8
Epub, July 25

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We report two cases of groin herniation of bladder diverticula with different clinical presentation and evolution; bladder
diverticula are rarely involved in the pathogenesis of groin hernias. A differential diagnosis is to be made mainly with a common groin hernia. A correct anamnesis, a careful physical examination and a correct diagnostic pattern, including cystography, CT and US scans, are needed. Surgery is recommended when specific symptoms appear, or if an urothelial cancer grows within a diverticulum.