Inguinal Bladder Hernia (IBH) Containing a Stone: A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Inguinal bladder herniation (IBH) is a rare disease that presents with inguinal and scrotal protrusion as well as urinary symptoms, and if not diagnosed before surgery, it may cause complications such as bladder injury during surgery. In this study, it was reported a 72-year-old man with right inguinal bulging and urinary obstruction symptoms. In the ultrasonography, two stones in the left kidney and a larger than normal prostate volume was reported. In the CT scan, inguinal bladder herniation with extension to the scrotum was seen, which contained a 13 mm stone. Cystography also confirmed it. Transvesical prostatectomy was performed. The stone was removed. Then, the herniated bladder was reduced through an incision on the right inguinal canal and the mesh was inserted.