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From the case: Obstructed inguinal hernia

Obstructed inguinal hernia

contributed by Dr Amit Tripathi on April 2, 2011

Systems: Gastrointestinal

Paediatrics

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indirect inguinal hernia

From the case:

Obstructed inguinal hernia - “An extension of the peritoneum migrates distally through the inguinal canal during fetal development in the first trimester. Normall...”

Used in the following article:

Inguinal hernia - “An inguinal herniation is a type of abdominal wall hernia 1.EpidemiologyThey are commonest type abdominal wall herniation ( up to 80% 3) ...”

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