Indirect vs Direct Inguinal HerniaLeaves lateral to the inferior epigastric vesselsEnters through the deep inguinal ringMainly congenital Most common (75%)Hernial sac by persistent processus vaginalis and the covering of the spermatic cordLies within the cord, covered by processus vaginalis

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1. Indirect vs Direct Inguinal Hernia

Leaves lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels
Enters through the deep inguinal ring
Mainly congenital
Most common (75%)

Hernial sac by persistent processus vaginalis and the covering of the spermatic cord
Lies within the cord, covered by processus vaginalis