Inguinal hernias occur when abdominal ... associated with the Canal of Nuck, which can cause swelling in the groin area. Ultrasound (US): A diagnostic imaging technique that uses sound waves ...

Recent research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of different imaging modalities, including ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT), in diagnosing inguinal hernias and determining ...

If the hernia is going down the inguinal canal (indirect), the hernia sac is either pushed back or tied off and removed. The weak spot in the muscle wall—where the hernia bulges through—traditionally ...

Common types include umbilical hernias (near the belly button) and inguinal hernias (in the groin ... the next step is typically an ultrasound. This noninvasive imaging test can provide clear ...