Inguinal hernia

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Inguinal hernia
Diagram of an indirect, scrotal inguinal hernia ( median view from the left).

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1de:Leistenbruchel:Βουβωνοκήληit:Ernia#Ernia inguinale nl:Liesbreuk