Journal of Local Therapy
Vol 5 No 1 (2026): Journal of Local Therapy

Gizi Pra-bedah pada Anak Gizi Kurang dengan Undesensus Testis dan Hernia Inguinalis Ireponibel: Laporan Kasus

Meintansari Manik (Nutrition Study Program, Universitas Negeri Medan)
Nyono Dedi Prabowo (Nutrition Study Program, Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The management of irreducible inguinal hernia with cryptorchidism is complicated by malnutrition, creating a "surgical-nutritional paradox" where surgical urgency conflicts with metabolic fragility. This case report elucidates the integrated nutritional management of a 10-year-old male presenting with an undescended testis, incarcerated hernia, and wasting. Methods: Utilizing the standardized Nutrition Care Process Terminology, a 72-hour preoperative "metabolic priming" strategy was implemented. This involved a High-Energy High-Protein (HEHP) diet synergized with Metamizole for pain and Dexamethasone for appetite stimulation to maintain the oral route. The intervention reversed the "Pain-Anorexia Cycle," increasing oral intake from a 52.3% deficit to 115.5% hyper-alimentation within three days. This optimization replenished glycogen stores, allowing for successful orchidopexy and herniotomy without complications. Short-term, aggressive preoperative nutritional support serves as a vital therapeutic bridge in hemodynamically stable patients, challenging the dogma of immediate incision.

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Journal Info

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JLT

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Journal of Local Therapy (JLT) is a journal for disseminating various scientific papers on health development and other health research as well as disseminating conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the applied health field. The Journal of Local Therapy mainly ...