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Access the accompanying videos for this chapter online. Available on ExpertConsult.com . Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations in children. The open inguinal approach is an excellent method for repair but has the potential risk…
Inguinal hernias have been documented since the dawn of recorded history. The term “hernia” comes from the Greek hernios, meaning offshoot or bud. Because an inguinal hernia is present in many different species of animals, particularly primates, prehistoric humans likely…