Hernia, Inguinal
Synonyms
Direct Inguinal Hernia
Direct Inguinal Hernias
Hernia, Direct Inguinal
Hernia, Indirect Inguinal
Hernias, Direct Inguinal
Hernias, Indirect Inguinal
Hernias, Inguinal
Indirect Inguinal Hernia
Indirect Inguinal Hernias
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia, Direct
Inguinal Hernia, Indirect
Inguinal Hernias
Inguinal Hernias, Direct
Inguinal Hernias, Indirect
An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the GROIN region. It can be classified by the location of herniation. Indirect inguinal hernias occur through the internal inguinal ring. Direct inguinal hernias occur through defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL (transversalis fascia) in Hesselbach's triangle. The former type is commonly seen in children and young adults; the latter in adults.