[Etiology and pathogenesis of inguinal hernias]

The article deals with the most debatable problems of etiopathogenesis of inguinal hernias. The principal role of pathology of the vaginal process of the peritoneum in the etiology of oblique inguinal hernias is shown and the frequency of this pathological condition is determined. On the basis of the study the authors substantiate the need for the etiopathogenetic principle in the choice of the method of herniotomy.