Electrophysiologic evaluation of genitofemoral nerve in children with inguinal hernia repair

Soyer, TUTKU; Tosun, Aliye; Keles, Isik; Inal, Elem; Cesur, Oezkan; Cakmak, Murat

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.03.041

Electrophysiologic evaluation of genitofemoral nerve in children with inguinal hernia repair

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Soyer T., Tosun A., Keles I., Inal E., Cesur O., Cakmak M.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.43, no.10, pp.1865-1868, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 43 Issue: 10
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.03.041
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1865-1868
Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim: Genitofemoral nerve (GFN) injury may occur because of chronic pressure of hernia sac or surgical intervention. A prospective study was performed to evaluate GFN electrophysiologically in children with inguinal hernia repair.