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Historical evolution of inguinal hernia repair
1Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7D, 60590 Frankfurt, Germany.
World Journal of Surgery
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Surgical repair of inguinal hernias historically evolved from two core principles: anterior wall reinforcement and posterior wall reinforcement. These foundational techniques guide diverse modern surgical approaches for inguinal hernia repair.
Area of Science:
- Surgery
- Medical History
Background:
- Inguinal hernia repair has a long history dating back to the 16th century.
- Numerous surgical techniques have been developed over centuries for inguinal hernia repair.