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Large bladder diverticulum presenting as an inguinal hernia

Brandan A. Kramer1, James G. Minnis2, Bradley F. Schwartz1

1 Division of Urology, Southern Illinois University, Springfi eld, Illinois, USA
2 Division of General Surgery, Southern Illinois University, Springfi eld, Illinois, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Brad Schwartz, Center for Laparoscopy and Endourology, SIU School of Medicine, PO Box 19665, Springfi eld, IL 62794-9665 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2009, 16(6), 4946-4947.

Abstract

We present the case of a 76-year-old man with a large bladder diverticulum presenting as an inguinal hernia with small bowel incarceration. Bladder herniation is extremely rare and when clinically suspected, computed tomography can be an important adjunct to diagnosis.

Keywords

bladder diverticulum, inguinal hernia

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APA Style
Kramer, B.A., Minnis, J.G., Schwartz, B.F. (2009). Large bladder diverticulum presenting as an inguinal hernia. Canadian Journal of Urology, 16(6), 4946–4947.
Vancouver Style
Kramer BA, Minnis JG, Schwartz BF. Large bladder diverticulum presenting as an inguinal hernia. Can J Urology. 2009;16(6):4946–4947.
IEEE Style
B.A. Kramer, J.G. Minnis, and B.F. Schwartz, “Large bladder diverticulum presenting as an inguinal hernia,” Can. J. Urology, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 4946–4947, 2009.



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