Direct inguinal hernia in the cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis).
The surgical repair of a direct inguinal hernia in Macaca fascicularis using the posterior or preperitoneal approach is presented. The success of this surgical approach endorses it as an excellent method of repairing direct inguinal hernia in male primates.
D000818:Animals; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008251:Macaca; D008252:Macaca fascicularis; D008297:Male; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary