Inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernias seldom make the headlines. Yet they're one of the most common types of hernia, affecting millions of Americans and accounting for hundreds of thousands of operations a year.
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Inguinal hernias must be repaired with surgery. In most cases, especially with infants, the surgeon will operate soon after a diagnosis is made to prevent any complications with the hernia.
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Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of a portion of the small intestine into the groin through an opening in the membrane enclosing the abdominal cavity. This intestinal protrusion causes a prominent, nontender bulge.
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With an inguinal hernia, the intestines bulge through a weak spot in the lower abdomen or groin. The intestines may get pushed down into the genital area. When the bulge is just underneath the skin, it can be quite obvious.
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Alternate Names
: Hernia - Inguinal, Inguinal Hernia
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Inguinal hernia -- appears as a bulge in the groin or scrotum. This type is more common in men than women.
Femoral hernia -- appears as a bulge in the upper thigh. This type is more common in women than in men.
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Inguinal hernia: Making up 75% of all abdominal wall hernias and occurring up to 25 times more often in men than women, these hernias are divided into 2 different types, direct and indirect.
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Inguinal hernia
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The most sensible treatment for an inguinal hernia and, for that matter, any hernia, is surgery. The surgery is not particularly dangerous and is usually very effective.
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Inguinal hernias are classified as "direct" or "indirect" on the basis of the anatomic path the hernia undertakes through the inguinal canal. Many hernias will reduce (go away) on their own but return at times of straining or lifting.
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Congenital abnormalities: Men born with abnormalities of the testicles, penis, or kidneys, as well as those with inguinal hernia (hernia in the groin area, where the thigh meets the abdomen), may be at increased risk.
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Named for Sir William Macewen (1848-1924), a surgeon in Glascow, Scotland who also described Macewen's operation for inguinal hernia.
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A hernia is bigger when standing and recedes when lying down. It can often be pushed back with the finger (see inguinal hernia and femoral hernia).
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HerniaThe bulging of a part of the intestine or other organ through its surrounding wall of tissue. Most hernias are in the abdominal cavity. An inguinal hernia is located in the groin area.
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Sperma-Tex preshaped mesh Knitted, polypropylene, monofilament mesh indicated for the repair of inguinal hernia defects. Mfg: Davol, div. of Bard. Source: FDA approvals - 6/99.
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