2016
DOI: 10.18203/2349-2902.isj20160074
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Inguinal hernia in females: do we know enough?

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“…Of the 5 female patients we operated with the TEP technique, 4 had an indirect hernia, and 1 had a direct hernia. There are studies stating that inguinal hernias are more common in male gender (6). The cases were mostly left-sided, with indirect inguinal hernia as a type of hernia.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Of the 5 female patients we operated with the TEP technique, 4 had an indirect hernia, and 1 had a direct hernia. There are studies stating that inguinal hernias are more common in male gender (6). The cases were mostly left-sided, with indirect inguinal hernia as a type of hernia.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However laparoscopic approach is also helpful especially in cases where in the clinical diagnosis is ambiguous. 20 The sac should be opened in a normal appearing portion, and the walls inspected for a sliding component. The mesenteric attachment of the inner sac wall is divided in the bloodless plane within the sac.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%