Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An inguinal hernia /ˈɪŋɡwɨnəl ˈhɜrniə/ is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. They are very common in men (lifetime risk 27% for men, 3% for women[1]). Though their repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical ...