A 9m child is brought to the ED with an irreducible firm swelling which descended into the left
groin when the child has been crying. Exam: both testicles are palpable in the scrotum. What is
the most appropriate management strategy?
a. Reassurance
b. Emergency herniotomy
c. Elective herniotomy
d. Emergency herniotomy + orchidopexy
e. Elective herniotomy + orchidopexy
Answer: B
This is not a strangulated hernia but it is irreducible which means it is highly prone to become strangulated at any time. Emergency herniotomy is needed.
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