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Inguinal Hernia (Direct Inguinal Hernia)

An abdominal hernia with an external bulge in the GROIN region. It can be classified by the location of herniation. Indirect inguinal hernias occur through the internal inguinal ring. Direct inguinal hernias occur through defects in the ABDOMINAL WALL (transversalis fascia) in Hesselbach's triangle. The former type is commonly seen in children and young adults; the latter in adults.
Also Known As:
Direct Inguinal Hernia; Indirect Inguinal Hernia; Hernia, Inguinal; Inguinal Hernia, Direct; Inguinal Hernia, Indirect; Direct Inguinal Hernias; Hernia, Direct Inguinal; Hernia, Indirect Inguinal; Hernias, Direct Inguinal; Hernias, Indirect Inguinal; Hernias, Inguinal; Indirect Inguinal Hernias; Inguinal Hernias; Inguinal Hernias, Direct; Inguinal Hernias, Indirect
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Related Diseases

1. Postoperative Pain
2. Pain (Aches)
3. Hernia (Hernias)
4. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
5. Infections

Experts

1. Köckerling, F: 31 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
2. Bittner, R: 25 articles (01/2021 - 03/2000)
3. Wakasugi, Masaki: 15 articles (01/2022 - 02/2011)
4. Chen, Jie: 15 articles (01/2021 - 10/2011)
5. Klinge, U: 15 articles (06/2015 - 01/2000)
6. Rosenberg, Jacob: 14 articles (12/2020 - 04/2012)
7. Schumpelick, V: 14 articles (04/2014 - 01/2000)
8. Rosenberg, J: 13 articles (01/2022 - 04/2008)
9. Schug-Pass, C: 13 articles (01/2018 - 09/2011)
10. Tsai, Yao-Chou: 12 articles (10/2020 - 03/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Inguinal Hernia:
1. tetraethylpyrazine (TEP)IBA
2. tetra-4-amidinophenoxypropane (TAPP)IBA
3. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)IBA
4. Polypropylenes (Polypropylene)IBA
5. Bupivacaine (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Local AnestheticsIBA
7. Ropivacaine (Naropin)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA
9. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Levobupivacaine (Chirocaine)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Herniorrhaphy
2. Analgesia
3. Local Anesthesia
4. Spinal Anesthesia
5. Nerve Block (Nerve Blocks)