Extraperitoneal inguinoscrotal herniation of the ureter: a rare case of recurrence after hernia repair.

Inguinoscrotal herniation of the ureter is a rare finding with the potential for serious surgical complications. Two anatomic forms are defined. In the more common paraperitoneal variant, the herniating peritoneal sac drags the ureter and sometimes other abdominal structures with it. The uncommon variant--extraperitoneal inguinal herniais without a peritoneal sac and consists of the ureter and fat tissue. We report a case of extraperitoneal inguinoscrotal hernia possibly due to a prior inguinal hernia repair. Copyright 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.