Laparoscopic repair of "sportsman's XXXX " in soccer players as treatment of chronic @entity158 .

@entity1 @entity7502 @entity158 @entity547
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the clinical course of soccer players affected by chronic groin @entity158 , who were referred for laparoscopic inguinal exploration. MATERIAL/METHODS: Thirty-five professional soccer players affected by chronic groin @entity158 and referred for laparoscopic inguinal exploration were included in this prospective, non-randomized study. Prior to surgery, @entity1 were assessed by history, clinical examination, pelvic X-ray, bone scanning with Technetium and ultrasound of the inguinal region. The pre-peritoneal space was visualized with a laparoscope under general anesthesia. A bilateral @entity7502 mesh was attached pre-peritoneally. Recorded data included demographics, history, symptoms, surgical findings and postoperative recovery. RESULTS: All @entity1 were male. The mean age was 24.3 years. Six @entity1 (17.1%) complained of @entity158 affecting their normal life. A true indirect type I @entity547 was identified in 4 @entity1 (11.4%). In 28 @entity1 (80%), a wide internal ring and peritoneal dimple were found during the procedure. No clear pathology was found in three @entity1 (8.6%). Thirty-four @entity1 (97.1%) returned to their normal activities after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic inguinal exploration and repair of "sportsman's @entity547 " in soccer players was associated with rapid recovery and fast return to full training and activity.
