Inguinal hernia: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Inguinal hernia''' refers to herniation of intraabdominal contents into the inguinal region. It is the most common type of hernia and is mostly a disorder of older men. There are two types, indirect and direct. == Types == In indirect inguinal hernia, the contents herniate into the inguinal canal through the deep inguinal ring. The hernial sac lies within the spermatic cord. In direct inguinal hernia, the contents herniate directly through the posterior w..."