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Hernia anatomy
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Inguinal hernia
Inguinal
Tissue protrudes through the inguinal canal in the groin.
Symptoms
- Groin bulge worse with standing
- Heavy or aching feeling
Risk factors
- Male sex
- Chronic strain
Treatment
Open, laparoscopic, or robotic repair with mesh.
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