Direct inguinal hernia
Direct Inguinal Hernia
A Direct Inguinal Hernia (pronunciation: /dɪˈrɛkt ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl ˈhɜːrnɪə/) is a type of hernia that occurs when a part of the intestine or fat from the abdomen pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, specifically in the inguinal canal.
Etymology
The term "Direct Inguinal Hernia" is derived from the Latin words "directus" meaning "straight" and "inguinalis" meaning "of the groin". The term "hernia" is derived from the Greek word "hernios" meaning "a bud or offshoot".
Related Terms
- Indirect Inguinal Hernia: A type of hernia that occurs when a part of the intestine or fat from the abdomen pushes through the inguinal canal. It is the most common type of inguinal hernia and is more common in males.
- Femoral Hernia: A type of hernia that occurs when a part of the intestine or fat from the abdomen pushes through the femoral canal, which is located in the groin area.
- Umbilical Hernia: A type of hernia that occurs when a part of the intestine or fat from the abdomen pushes through the abdominal wall near the navel.
- Herniorrhaphy: A surgical procedure to repair a hernia.
- Hernioplasty: A surgical procedure to repair a hernia using a mesh.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Direct inguinal hernia
- Wikipedia's article - Direct inguinal hernia
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