Gastrointestinal Imaging

Hernia, inguinal

hernias characterized as either direct or indirect. Indirect hernias protrude through the lateral inguinal fossa and are thought to be due to the presence of a vaginal process (in men) or diverticulum of Nuck (in women) (Fig.1). Direct hernias protrude from either the supravesical fossa or the medial inguinal fossa (Fig.2). Femoral hernias (Fig.3) and obturator hernias are also by definition direct hernias.

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Fig.1

Herniogram, demonstrating an indirect inguinal hernia protruding from the lateral inguinal fossa on the right side.
Hernia, inguinal, Fig.1
Hernia, inguinal, Fig.2
Hernia, inguinal, Fig.3