The Septum Inguinalis: A Clue to Hernia Genesis?

Purpose: Double ipsilateral inguinal (“pantaloon”) hernias and also the more advanced “combined” inguinal hernia involve disruption of the inguinal floor. In the case of pantaloon hernias, the medial boundary of the internal ring remains intact but in combined hernias this is fully disrupted, produc...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Amato, Piergiorgio Calò, Vito Rodolico, Roberto Puleio, Antonino Agrusa, Leonardo Gulotta, Luca Gordini, Giorgio Romano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2018.1497734