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	Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Inguinal hernias are protrusions of abdominal cavity contents through an area of the abdominal wall, commonly referred to as the groin, and known in anatomic language as the inguinal area.
		The internal ring, which is the beginning of the inguinal canal, was initially formed by the processus vaginalis, a fold of peritoneum which breaches the abdominal wall to make way for the descending testicle.
		A direct inguinal hernia protrudes through a weakened area in the back of the inguinal canal, entering the inguinal triangle, an area defined by rectus abdominis muscle, the inguinal ligament and the inferior epigastric artery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Inguinal_hernia (753 words)

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		The medial leaf of the external oblique aponeurosis is sutured with the inguinal ligament from the pubic tubercle to the abdominal ring using 1/0 monofilament polyamide (Ethilon) or polypropylene (Prolene) interrupted sutures.
		The spermatic cord is placed in the inguinal canal and the lateral leaf of the external oblique is sutured to the newly formed medial leaf of the external oblique in front of the cord, as usual, again using 1/0 monofilament polyamide or polypropylene interrupted sutures.
		Imaging of the inguinal canal in patients, with or without hernia, on sonography machines is also not satisfactory because of the small size of the canal and the fact that all structures are seen in fl and white.
	members.lycos.co.uk /herniasurgery/canal.htm (3833 words)

	Inguinal canal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The inguinal canal is a passage in the anterior abdominal wall which in men conveys the spermatic cord and in woman the round ligament.
		During development in men the testes descend from their starting point near the kidneys down the abdomen and through the inguinal canal to reach the scrotum.
		In men, an inguinal hernia may occur, in which abdomenal contents (usually the intestine) push through the canal's opening.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Inguinal_canal (185 words)

	Clinical Case - Inguinal Region
		This hernia is an indirect inguinal hernia because it traverses the inguinal canal.
		The deep inguinal ring persists as a defect in the transversalis fascia formed as the gonadal structures descended and the superficial inguinal ring is formed by the lateral one-half of the pubic crest and the lateral and medial crura of the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis.
		The spermatic cord passes through the inguinal canal in the male and the round ligament of the uterus traverses the canal in the female.
	anatomy.med.umich.edu /abdomen/inguinal_case.html (897 words)

	Medical Library Search
		Inguinal herniation, presenting as a bulge in the groin, was first memorialized in stone by the ancient Greeks and was mentioned in an Egyptian papyrus from 1500 BC.
		A new inguinal floor was reconstructed using the conjoined fascia with the use of interrupted silk sutures.
		Hesselbach's triangle consists of an area of the inguinal floor bounded laterally by the sheath of the inferior epigastric artery, caudally by the inguinal ligament, and medially by the lateral margin of the rectus sheath.
	www.medem.com /search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZCDIT96JC.html&soc=SCMA&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH (4902 words)

	The Inguinal Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The inguinal region is an area of weakness in the anterior abdominal wall because of the prenatal penetration of the wall by the testis and the
		Contraction of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles causes the roof of the canal to descend and the passage is constricted.
		As the processus vaginalis (embryological) evaginated the transversalis fascia at the deep inguinal ring, it carried a thin layer of fascia that became the internal spermatic fascia.
	www.geocities.com /medinotes/inguinal_region.htm (859 words)

	Case Based Pediatrics Chapter
		The processus vaginalis in females extends through the inguinal canal into the labia majoris and is referred to as the canal of Nuck (2).
		A scrotal hydrocele should be moved away from the inguinal canal and palpation of normal cord structures superiorly should be performed to exclude the presence of a hernia.
		An inguinal hernia is non-tender, soft, reducible and can be located in the inguinal canal or may extend into the scrotum (inguinal-scrotal hernia).
	www.hawaii.edu /medicine/pediatrics/pedtext/s10c02.html (3223 words)

	June issue.indd
		Gilmore (1992) described a disruption to the inguinal canal characterised by three specific surgical findings: (1) a torn external oblique aponeurosis causing dilatation of the superficial inguinal ring; (2) a torn conjoint tendon; and (3) a dehiscence between the torn conjoint tendon and the inguinal ligament, constituting the major injury.
		The inguinal canal was exposed under general anaesthesia and the presence of an indirect inguinal hernia was sought in all patients.
		The posterior inguinal wall was examined for weakness and the presence of a significant bulge.
	www.rcsed.ac.uk /journal/vol47%5F3/4730008.html (2702 words)

	Lab Manual - Inguinal Region
		Examine the round ligament of uterus or spermatic cord and inguinal canal.
		Examine the internal aspect of the inguinal region, defining the deep inguinal ring, inguinal triangle, and associated structures.
		Find the deep inguinal ring just lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels, as the transversalis fascia is evaginated and allows passage of the ductus deferens (or round ligament of the uterus), testicular vessels, and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve.
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/coursepages/M1/anatomy/html/abdomen/inguinal.html (1054 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, when an organ, usually a part of the intestine, protrudes through the abdominal wall into the inguinal canal.
		The inguinal canal carries the spermatic cord in men and a round ligament that is attached to the uterus in women.
		Inguinal hernias are caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/i/inguinalhernia.htm (776 words)

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		The inguinal canal is a cylindrical shaped space that passes obliquely through the lowermost portion of the abdominal wall [probe inside the inguinal canal].
		The inguinal canal has two openings, which were previously dissected, the superficial inguinal ring on the anterior end and the deep inguinal ring on its posterior end.
		The anterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique muscle.
	www.med.uc.edu /haonline/abdomen/labs/lab36/lab36_1.html (153 words)

	2. Tutorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The inguinal canal is a term used to describe the area between the internal and external inguinal rings.
		The inguinal canal passes between the deep surface of the EAO and the superficial surface of the IAO.
		The femoral canal is an opening between the muscles of the caudal abdominal wall and the ilium.
	d-mis-web.ana.bris.ac.uk /calnet/vetAB2/page2.htm (672 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Inguinal Hernia in Ch. 238, Penile and Testicular Disorders
		In an inguinal hernia, a loop of intestine pushes through an opening in the abdominal wall into the inguinal canal.
		Before birth, the testes, which are formed in the abdomen, pass through the inguinal canal as they descend into the scrotum.
		Inguinal hernias usually produce a painless bulge in the groin or scrotum.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec21/ch238/ch238j.html (257 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The falx inguinalis (sometimes called the inguinal falx or conjoint tendon), is the inferomedial attachment of transversus abdominis with some fibers of internal abdominal oblique--it contributes to the posterior wall of the inguinal canal.
		The medial inguinal fossa is the space on the inner abdominal wall between the medial umbilical fold and the lateral umbilical fold.
		The correct answer is: An indirect inguinal hernia An indirect inguinal hernia leaves the abdominal cavity lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels and enters the inguinal canal throught the deep inguinal ring.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~benwei/cgi-data/shared/linked/Abs(PQ).doc (4614 words)

	INGUINAL HERNIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		inguinal floor, which is the underlying cause of the hernia.
		Diagnosis of Inguinal Hernia Bulge * The sine qua non of hernia is a bulge.
		Inspection * A visible bulge or asymmetry is present in the region of the inguinal canal.
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/students/m3/surgery/InguinalHernia.html (1287 words)

	Hernia
		The inguinal canal is a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin.
		Some of the causes of inguinal hernias are: obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and straining to pass stool can cause the intestine to push against the inguinal canal.
		Hernias in the groin area (inguinal hernias) are most common in men, primarily because of the unsupported space left in the groin after the testicles descend into the scrotum.
	www.mamashealth.com /hernia.asp (304 words)

	eMedicine - Hydrocele and Hernia in Children : Article Excerpt by: Sean Collins, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		An inguinal hernia occurs when abdominal organs protrude into the inguinal canal or scrotum.
		Inguinal hernia and hydrocele share a similar etiology and pathophysiology and may coexist.
		As the testicle descends through the inguinal canal and into the scrotum, it is accompanied by a saclike extension of peritoneum, otherwise known as the PV.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/byname/hydrocele-and-hernia-in-children.htm (541 words)

	Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, when the section of intestine pushes through a weak spot in the inguinal canal - a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin.
		Shortly after the male is born, the inguinal canal closes, preventing the testicles from moving back into the abdomen.
		The main treatment for an inguinal hernia is a surgical procedure known as herniorrhaphy.
	bonsecourshamptonroads.greystone.net /Content.asp?PageID=P00387 (354 words)

	Indirect Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Inguinal hernias in children almost always result from a persistence of the patent processus vaginalis.
		Direct inguinal hernias occur because of weakness in the floor of the inguinal canal.
		Placing a finger tip on the scrotum and extending the finger into the inguinal canal will demonstrate a patent tunnel and one may feel bowel within the canal.
	www.meddean.luc.edu /lumen/MedEd/urology/inghrnia.htm (177 words)

	Inguinal canal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The inguinal canal is a passage in the anterior wall which in men conveys the spermatic cord and in woman the round ligament.
		men an inguinal hernia may occur in abdomenal contents (usually the intestine) push through canal's opening.
		These may direct or indirect upon whether the contents impinge directly through abdominal wall or course through the length the canal respectively.
	www.freeglossary.com /Inguinal_canal (275 words)

	Inguinal Region - Dissector Answers
		The inguinal canal can be thought of as a tunnel that travels from an "entrance", which is lateral and deep, to an "exit", which is medial and superficial.
		As the gubernaculum "pulls" the testes into the pelvis and developing inguinal canal, it is preceeded by the processus vaginalis, derived from the peritoneum which lies anterior to the testes.
		Direct inguinal hernias start in the inguinal triangle, which is at the base of the medial inguinal fossa, between the medial and lateral umbilical folds.
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/coursepages/M1/anatomy/html/abdomen/inguinal_ans.html (1675 words)

	Surgical Care at the District Hospital
		In femoral hernia, the floor of the inguinal canal is intact.
		Repair the femoral hernia by attaching the conjoined tendon to the Cooper’s ligament, which is the periosteum of the pubic ramus medial to the femoral canal.
		Lateral to the transition suture (untied sutures), reconstruct the inguinal canal by approximating the conjoined tendon to the remnant of the floor and the edge of the inguinal ligament.
	www.steinergraphics.com /surgical/003_08.3.html (415 words)

	The Physician and Sportsmedicine: The 'Sports Hernia'
		Particularly in male athletes, causes of groin pain without a clinically detectable hernia are increasingly ascribed to disruptions to the inguinal canal, especially in cases resistant to conservative treatment.
		The inguinal canal, which carries the spermatic cord in males and the round ligament in females, is a passage about 4 cm long that runs obliquely downward and medially parallel to and just above the inguinal ligament (figure 1).
		Gilmore (4), however, describes a modified herniorrhaphy with plication of the transversalis fascia and emphasizes the importance of a repair of the conjoined tendon, with reattachment to the pubic tubercle and inguinal ligament.
	www.physsportsmed.com /issues/1998/01jan/batt.htm (2504 words)

	Inguinal Region and Testis
		The deep inguinal ring is nothing more than a thickening of the transversalis fascia at the point where the structures that make up the spermatic cord converge.
		As it continues through the canal, it picks up the cremasteric layer of muscle and fascia from the internal oblique muscle and finally, when it passes through the superficial ring, it picks up an external spermatic fascia layer, derived from the aponeurosis of the external oblique.
		Medially, some of the fibers of the inguinal ligament curve under the spermatic cord and fasten into the pectineal line of the pubis, this is the lacunar ligament which forms part of the floor of the inguinal canal.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /wnor/inguinalregion.htm (1088 words)

	Inguinal hernia - MayoClinic.com
		In women, the inguinal canal carries a ligament that helps hold the uterus in place, and hernias sometimes occur where connective tissue from the uterus attaches to tissue surrounding the pubic bone.
		Shortly after birth, the inguinal canal closes almost completely, leaving just enough room for the spermatic cord to pass through, but not enough to allow the testicles to move back into the abdomen.
		In fact, women are more likely to develop hernias in the femoral canal, an opening near the inguinal canal where the femoral artery, vein and nerve pass through.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/inguinal-hernia/DS00364/DSECTION=3 (393 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		A hernia that occurs in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia.
		Shortly after the baby is born, the inguinal canal closes, preventing the testicles from moving back into the abdomen.
		Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_urology/inghern.cfm (694 words)

	Hernia (Inguinal hernia) - DrGreene.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Then, the slippery inguinal canal closes permanently — the walls fuse together — in the few weeks surrounding birth.
		The open canal allows some of the intestines to slip through from time to time and create a bulge in the groin.
		In most children with inguinal hernias, the intestines first squeeze through to create a bulge sometime within the first year (usually the first six months).
	www.drgreene.com /21_1126.html (786 words)

	Inguinal canal of Augusta, Georgia
		The inguinal canal is a natural passage or opening through the muscles of the abdominal wall.
		Before males are born, the testicles descend from the abdomen into the scrotum through the inguinal canal; in females, a ligament passes through the canal to the large folds of genital skin.
		The inguinal canal usually closes before a baby is born or by age 2.
	www.universityhealth.org /121687.cfm (254 words)

	HERNIA (INGUINAL) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The abnormal passage of an internal abdominal organ or structure through the inguinal canal.
		In males, this will result in a unilateral bulge in the scrotum; in females there will be unilateral swelling in the region of the labia majora.
		Inguinal hernias are classified as "direct" or "indirect" on the basis of the anatomic path the hernia undertakes through the inguinal canal.
	www.medhelp.org /glossary2/new/GLS_2425.HTM (128 words)

	ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Inguinal hernia
		A direct inguinal hernia creates a bulge in the groin area, and an indirect hernia descends into the scrotum.
		There are no medications to treat inguinal hernias, however, medications may be prescribed to manage the pain associated with surgical repair.
		An incision is made over the inguinal area, and the segment of bowel is placed back into the abdominal cavity.
	www.enlmedical.com /article/000960.htm (415 words)

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