Index

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 5
3. Acknowledgements 6
4. Introduction 7
5. Diagrammatic representation 8
6. Preparation 9
7. Application of antiseptic and drapes 11
8. Incision 13
9. Scarpa's fascia incised and divided 21
10. Opening the inguinal canal 24
11. Mobilising spermatic cord and coverings 29
12. Closure of the incomplete hernial sac 38
13. Identification of the complete hernial sac 41
14. Spermatic cord returned to correct orientation 44
15. Hernial sac divided 46
16. Hernial sac transfixed and ligated 50
17. Fashioning of the dartos pouch 52
18. Reposition of the testis in the scrotum 54
19. Closure of scrotal incision 57
20. Closure of inguinal incision 58
21. Postoperative care 62
22. Further reading 62
23. Index 63