Sciatic hernia
Last revised by Vikas Shah on 6 Mar 2024
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Citation:
St-Amant M, Shah V, Elfeky M, et al. Sciatic hernia. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-43130
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43130
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25 Feb 2016,
Maxime St-Amant ◉
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6 Mar 2024,
Vikas Shah ◉
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- Sciatic hernias
- Sciatic herniation
- Sciatic herniae
Sciatic hernias (alternative plural: herniae) are a rare type of pelvic floor hernia, which occur through either the greater or lesser sciatic foramina. The hernias can contain variable structures. One particular type is the ureterosciatic hernia.
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References
- 1. Losanoff JE, Basson MD, Gruber SA et-al. Sciatic hernia: a comprehensive review of the world literature (1900-2008). Am. J. Surg. 2010;199 (1): 52-9. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.02.009 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Ghahremani GG, Michael AS. Sciatic hernia with incarcerated ileum: CT and radiographic diagnosis. (1991) Gastrointestinal radiology. 16 (2): 120-2. Pubmed
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