Arash Ari Afari MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Douek MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Albert Shamouelian, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Parviz Amid, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Cheryce M. Poon MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jonathan R. Hiatt MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Steven Satish Raman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

et al, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review the surgical, CT, and MRI anatomy of the inguinal region and post-herniorrhaphy changes. To gain awareness of the incidence of post-herniorrhaphy inguinodynia and learn normal and abnormal findings. To learn optimal methods to detect and characterize post-herniorhappy inguinodynia.

Radiologic/surgical anatomy of the normal inguinal canal. Anatomic illustrations. CT imaging features MRI imaging features. Radiologic/surgical imaging post-herniorrhaphy. (415 case list) Anatomic features CT features. MR features. Surgical features. Pathologic features. Radiologic/surgical imaging of herniorrhaphy complications. Inguinodynia Recurrent hernias Involvement of adjacent nerves Future imaging implications High resolution 3T MRI Discuss MR neurography

The major teaching points of the exhibit are: Understanding inguinal region anatomic, surgical, CT, and MR anatomy. Distinguishing normal from abnormal post-herniorrhaphy findings Optimizing CT and MRI technique to optimize detection of complications and most accurately guide management/resurgical decisions.

Afari, A, Douek, M, Shamouelian, A, Amid, P, Poon, C, Hiatt, J, Raman, S, et al, , Imaging Characteristic of Herniorrhaphy and Inguinodynia.  Radiological Society of North America 2008 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, February 18 - February 20, 2008 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2008/6012637.html