Sliding Inguinal Hernia Slideshare

However once the patient demonstrates bowel obstruction secondary to incarceration or a sliding inguinal hernia operative intervention becomes expedited. Inguinal hernias are up to 10 times more common in men than in women. A direct inguinal hernia is a result of weakness in the floor of the inguinal canal and is more likely to develop in older men over the age of 40.