Hernia
Alternate Names : Hernia - inguinal, Inguinal hernia, Rupture
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Inguinal hernia repair - series
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Normal anatomy
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Indications
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Procedure
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Aftercare
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Inguinal hernia repair - series Procedure
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While the patient is sleepy (sedated) and pain-free (local anesthesia or spinal anesthesia) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made over the hernia. The bulging tissue or organ is replaced inside the muscle wall, the muscle tissue is repaired, and the skin is closed.
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