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They can pose a threat to the unprepared general surgeon performing routine herniorrhaphy.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Presentation of case:<\/jats:title>\n A 72 year old man presented with a one year history of a lump in the left groin causing occasional discomfort. On examination a partially reducible left sided inguinal hernia was found. He had no urinary symptoms and was otherwise fit and healthy. He had a right inguinal hernia similar to this repaired 20 years ago.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n Intraoperatively the patient had a large sliding inguinoscrotal hernia with a bulky amount of retroperitoneal fat. A white tubular structure was found amongst the hernia contents but demonstrated peristalsis on stimulation with forceps. It was initially thought to be a duplicated vas deferens. The hernia contents were pushed back in and a Lichtenstein repair was performed. Postoperatively the patient was found to have normal renal function and a CT IVP showed mild dilatation of the left ureter amidst irregular retroperitoneal fat (reduced hernia contents). There was no evidence of a stricture or ureteral damage. The urologists managed the patient conservatively with bi-annual imaging of the renal tract.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Many ureteral inguinal hernias reported in the literature have been on renal transplant patients, while rarely on native kidneys. This case suggests no inguinal hernia repair is routine. 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