What is inguinal hernia
Written by Dr.Sunil Garg
Friday, 19 September 2008 17:37



This is the commonest type of hernia resulting from a hole or defect in the muscles of inguinal region, through which the peritoneum protrudes, forming the sac. Inguinal hernia's sac some time communicate with the scrotum and gives a passage to the intestinal content or omentum.