Improvised Agnikarma with Infrared Photocoagulator in Direct Inguinal hernia –A Single Case Report
Abstract
Inguinal hernia is more common compared to other types of hernias. It often present with a lump over inguinal region associated with dragging type of pain. In the management conservative measures are poor and surgical intervention is the main mode of treatment. In Ayurveda inguinal hernia can be correlated to Antravrddhi. In the treatment of Antravrddhi Agnikarma is mentioned by ancient Acharyas. The salaka named Ardhenduvaktrasalaka is difficult to use at the Vamkshana as the depth of Agnikarma cannot be controlled. Infrared photocoagulator is an advanced equipment in which the depth of Agnikarma can be controlled manually. Improvised Agnikarma with Infrared photocoagulator was done in a patient with inguinal hernia in one sitting. Patient was assessed by cough impulse and ultrasonography. After the procedure there was considerable symptomatic relief. The size of the swelling was reduced and reduction of 0.2 cm defect size was observed.
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