SUDDEN RUPTURE OF AN INDIRECT INGUINAL HERNIAL SAC WITH EXTRAVASATIONIN 2 PATIENTS ON CONTINUOUS AMBULATORY PERITONEAL-DIALYSIS

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is commonly used to t reat patients suffering from end-stage renal failure. This method can be used on a long-term basis and in the short term for patients awaiti ng renal transplantation. Inguinal hernias are a potential source of m orbidity for these patients. Therefore, when patients with inguinal he rnias require long-term peritoneal dialysis, the hernia should be repa ired if the patient's medical status will allow it. The authors report on two patients maintained on CAPD who experienced rapid enlargement and perforation of a previously undiagnosed asymptomatic inguinal hern ia. The hernia was repaired successfully, without complication, in bot h cases.