Abstract
An increased incidence of inguinal hernias has been noted in infants with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. However the significance of this association is still poorly defined.
The incidence of inguinal hernias was determined retrospectively in 67 infants and children with documented cytomegalovirus infections. A prospective study was also conducted to define the incidence of cytomegalovirus infection in 24 consecutive patients presenting for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia.
The occurrence of inguinal hernias in patients with congenital or acquired cytomegalovirus infection revealed an overall incidence of 9.6% (7/67) but an 18.4% (7/38) incidence was noted among congenitally infected infants.
Prospectively, cytomegalovirus infection was demonstrated in 3 of 24 (12%) infants and children with inguinal hernias. Our data, though limited,further document the association of inguinal hernias in cytomegalovirus infections.
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McCarthy, V., Ware, J., Stewart, P. et al. 791 INGUINAL HERNIAS IN PATIENTS WITH CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION. Pediatr Res 12 (Suppl 4), 495 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-197804001-00796
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-197804001-00796