An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin region, caused by the protrusion of the abdominal cavity fat or intestine, along with its peritoneal covering, and associated fluid, through the abdominal ...

With the work of Bassini the era of modern treatment of the inguinal hernia began. Numerous modifications to the Bassini technique are based on the principle of layer-for-layer suturing of the ...

Inguinal hernia is a type of hernia which occurs in the lower abdomen in the groin region. This presents as a swelling which increases with upright posture and on coughing. Though this is known to ...

A hernia refers to when an internal body part pushes through a weak area of muscle or the surrounding tissue wall. Hernias often do not cause any symptoms, although swelling may appear in the abdomen ...

Access to surgery in Africa is significantly limited. Treatment outcomes in Africa differ significantly compared to those achieved in Europe or the US. Therefore, to popularise tension-free repair, it ...

THE purpose of this paper is to present a case of pregnancy occurring in the right inguinal canal, between the layers of the abdominal wall. A careful survey of the medical literature failed to reveal ...