Cord Lipoma - An Analogue of Preperitoneal Fat: A Laparoscopic Study
Abstract:Sizable lipomas of spermatic cord were observed in the inguinal canals of 20 percent of adult male patients (N=25) who underwent laparoscopic total extra-peritoneal (TEPP) hernioplasty (N=30) for inguinal hernia. All cord lipomas were associated with a hernial sac -indirect 83% and direct 17%. Two-third of cord lipomas were small (1-2 cm) while one-third were moderate (2-4 cm) in size. All consisted of unencapsulated localized condensation of large easily separable fat globules composed of mature adipose tissu… Show more
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