Application of high-frequency ultrasound in diagnosis of indirect inguinal hernia

Objective To assess the value of high-frequency ultrasound in the diagnosis of indirect inguinal hernia.Methods High-frequency ultrasound was used to detect the inguinal mass when patients were in the standing or resupine position.The tumor size,the internal echo and movement of masses,the change of mass position with the change of patient position,and the location of arteria epigastria inferior were all examined.Results High-frequency ultrasound correctly diagnosed 187 hernia cases,including 187 typical hernia,16 incarce-rated hernia,2 sliding hernia,and 5 small ramps hernia.Conclusion High-frequency ultrasound is convenient,rapid and accurate in diagnosis of indirect inguinal hernia and can be used as the first choice for disgnosis before hernia surgery.