Case report demonstrates successful inguinal hernia repair in peritoneal dialysis patient, indicating effective surgical intervention.
INTRODUCTION: Inguinal hernias are mechanical complications in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) that may threaten the continuation of PD. Herein, we report a rare case in which PD could not be completed owing to outflow failure associated with a large inguinal hernia that was successfully managed with semi-urgent totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair.
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