title: The herniotomy spoon.
abstract: At the time of ligation of the hernial sac in an inguinal hernia repair, particularly in infants and young children, the spermatic cord structures need to be protected, and the grooved spoon is useful at this stage. This paper reaffirms the usefulness of the spoon, and describes a structural modification necessary to improve its effective use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Evbuomwan
mesh_terms: D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D013085:Spermatic Cord; D013525:Surgical Instruments