STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of radiological images. PURPOSE To determine the prevalence of lumbosacral transition vertebra (LSTV) and to study its significance with respect to clinically significant spinal symptoms, disc degeneration and herniation. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE LSTV is the most common congenital anomaly of the lumbosacral spine. The prevalence has been debated to vary bet...

Involvement of the bladder in inguinal hernias is rare and occurs in less than 5% of the cases. The diagnosis and management of this condition may present a challenge to the surgeon. We present a case of an elderly gentleman who presented with a large left-sided inguinoscrotal hernia causing an obstructive uropathy which was surgically repaired. The patient made a quick postoperative recovery w...

The differential diagnosis of an irreducible inguinal hernia should not present great difficulties, but a case of the condition about to be described was not diagnosed before operation. 0. C., male patient, aged 43, lorry driver by occupation, no serious illness previously. Seven years ago, in I940, he felt a strain in the right groin after lifting his father out of bed; a small lump developed ...

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Abstract Introduction Ectopic reservoir placement has become a more routine practice among high-volume penile prosthesis implanters. In particular, the low submuscular approach gained considerable popularity given its safe location away from structures of concern such as iliac vein or bowel, which can frequently be in proximity reservoirs placed traditional Space Retzius position patients with ...