Effectiveness of preoperative ultrasonography in predicting metachronous contralateral inguinal hernia in children: a single-arm prospective study using a historical control for comparison

ConclusionsPreoperative ultrasonography of the contralateral groin is currently unable to accurately detect CPPV, but it appears to be a promising method in predicting MCIH by using rigorous diagnosing criteria.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research