Inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernia is a bulge of the peritoneum through a congenital or acquired defect in the muscular and fascial structures of the abdominal wall ( Conze et al. 2001 )

A hernia is described as a protrusion of a sac of peritonium , often containing intestine or other abdominal contents from its proper cavity through a weakness in the abdominal wall.

Background -A hernia has three parts - the sac , the coverings of the sac and the contents Abdominal wall hernias only occur in certain areas where aponeurosis and fascia are devoid of the protecting support of the striated muscle The inguinal canal starts at the internal inguinal ring and ends at the superficial ring , it has the spermatic cord in men and the round ligament in women Groin hernias are one of the commonest reason for which primary care physicians refer patients for surgical management Femoral hernias have the highest rate of strangulation 15% to 20 % Etiology of inguinal hernia is considered mult-factorial with factors as○ increased intra-abddominal pressure○ changes in connective tissue Repair of an inguinal hernia is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedure worldwide

How common -Inguinal hernia is the most common...