Groin hernia : the role of diagnostic imaging

Contains fulltext : 19061_groihe.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)Aim and purpose of this thesis is to give an overview of the key anatomic structures of the groin region as seen on gross anatomy, and the appearance of these anatomic structures on herniography, ultrasound, CT and MRI. Further to present the differential diagnosis of masses and pain in the groin, by giving an overview of the imaging characteristics of several disease entities in the inguinofemoral region including herniations, neoplasms, joints disease and vascular abnormalities. A validation of the imaging modalities used in the preoperative diagnosis of inguinal hernias including herniography, ultrasound and MRI is made. Finally the role of MRI in the postoperative period after surgical inguinal hernia repair is evaluated133 p