Accidental bladder injury during elective inguinal hernia repair: a preventable complication with high morbidity

ConclusionsThe degree of accidental BI during inguinal hernia repair was severe in in the majority of reported cases in the literature. Surgeons should be aware of the high prevalence of “bladder ears” in infants to prevent injury to the urinary tract.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research