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inguinal canal [′iŋ·gwən·əl kə′nal] (anatomy) A short, narrow passage between the abdominal ring and the inguinal ring in which lies the spermatic cord in males and the round ligament in females. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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5-7) The open technique consists of opening the inguinal canal, reducing the hernia, and reinforcing the floor of the inguinal canal with a synthetic mesh. This type of hernia occurs when increased intra-abdominal pressure causes a protrusion through the posterior abdominal wall of the inguinal canal as a result of weakened abdominal wall muscles. It occurs when a part of the intestine pushes through an opening in the abdominal wall down into the inguinal canal. |
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