Iliopubic tract repair of inguinal and femoral hernia. The posterior (preperitoneal) approach.
There are two arms of inguinal hernia treatment herein presented--the approach and the repair. Whereas the posterior approach is not new, the repairs are unique, and details given are precise and must be followed carefully to obtain proven excellent long-term results. A classification of hernia types is outlined.
Nyhus
L M
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Department of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.
D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods