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What are other pertinent points to be obtained in this history? If the patient is 60 years old, what additional factors may predispose to his complaint and therefore should be elicited in the history? |
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What are the important aspects of the physical exam in this patient? |
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What is the differential diagnosis of the groin mass? |
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What are potential complications of inguinal hernias making it important to repair them?
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What is the difference anatomically and clinically between indirect and direct inguinal hernias?
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What are the most common open repairs of inguinal hernias?
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| 7.) |
What are indications and advantages for laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias?
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What are the possible surgical complications? What is the risk of recurrent hernia?
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