Abstract
The purpose of the Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology is the publication of articles dealing with diagnostic and interventional radiology, related imaging techniques, allied sciences, and continuing education
Highlights
Ever since their description in papyrus manuscripts more than 3500 years ago as “a swelling above the genitalia which appears on coughing” by the physicians in ancient Greece, groin hernias have been recognized as a frequently encountered clinical problem [1].The reported estimated lifetime prevalence of groin hernias is 25 per 100 persons [2]
Ultrasound imaging is not exclusively performed by radiologists, and by internal medicine and surgical specialists.The relatively low cost in infrastructure and its widespread use makes ultrasound readily available. This technique is in most clinical routine practices positioned as the modality of choice in the imaging work-up of groin hernias
According to the European Hernia Society (EHS) guidelines, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with Valsalva is recommended in cases when ultrasound is negative
Summary
Ever since their description in papyrus manuscripts more than 3500 years ago as “a swelling above the genitalia which appears on coughing” by the physicians in ancient Greece, groin hernias have been recognized as a frequently encountered clinical problem [1].The reported estimated lifetime prevalence of groin hernias is 25 per 100 persons [2]. They conclude and recommend the following: [1] in case of an evident hernia, clinical examination suffices; only cases of obscure pain and/or doubtful swelling in the groin require further diagnostic investigation This technique is in most clinical routine practices positioned as the modality of choice in the imaging work-up of groin hernias.
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