
Images for illustrative purposes
Images for illustrative purposes
Inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin, it is treated with outpatient surgery, most people can return home the same day. The hernia occurs when the anterior abdominal wall breaks at some point and the organs of this area, such as the small intestine, protrude through the hollow of the inguinal canal in the form of a sac. This type of hernia is the most common, especially in men.