The following table enlists the Coverings of the Direct and Indirect inguinal hernias.
Indirect inguinal hernia | Direct inguinal hernia |
• Extraperitoneal tissue • Internal spermatic fascia • Cremasteric fascia • External spermatic fascia • Skin | • Extraperitoneal tissue • Fascia transversalis • Conjoint tendon (in medial direct hernia) • Cremaster fascia (in lateral direct hernia) • External spermatic fascia • Skin |
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