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 | | An inguinal hernia may result in herniation of the scrotum, and a communicating hydrocele (hernia with a small connection to the peritoneal cavity). |
 | | Umbilical hernia is a defect of the umbilical ring, and is more common in females and African American children. |
 | | Undescended testis in premature infants may descend by the first year of life, and observation is often the treatment during that time. |
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