Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after ...

specifically in the inguinal canal. This condition is more common in men than in women and can lead to discomfort and ...

If the hernia is going down the inguinal canal (indirect), the hernia sac is either pushed back or tied off and removed. The weak spot in the muscle wall—where the hernia bulges through—traditionally ...

As a result of the contributions of Zimmerman, Anson, McVey, Ramos, Burton, Harkins, Mattson, Rienhoff, Andrews and others, the anatomic relations of the inguinal canal are better understood ...

An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the ...

A 5-cm incision was made in the inguinal groin. The inguinal canal was opened, and the transverse fascia found to be weak. The pre-peritoneal space was spread widely, and an Alexis wound retractor ...