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abdominal ring, inguinal canal and external abdominal ring into 

 the scrotum. (See Fig. 33.) 



Fig. 33 — Scrotal Hernia (Rupture). A A, Internal Abdominal Wall; B, Internal 

 Abdominal Ring; C, Spermatic Cord; D D, Intestine; E, Loop of Intestine in the 

 Scrotum; F, Spermatic Cord in Inguinal Canal; G, Scrotum; H, Testicle. 



Most all scrotal hernias were originally inguinal hernias. 



Diagnosis — The presence or absence of hernia is determined by 

 carefully feeling the scrotum and close scrutiny of its size and 

 shape. It is oftentimes — in fact most times — impossible to diag- 

 nose inguinal hernia except on post-mortem examination. 



Indications for Operation — The mere fact that the presence 

 of hernia has been determined is sufficient indication for opera- 

 tion unless there be a good reason for postponing surgical inter- 

 ference until a later date. In all instances the operation necessi- 

 tates sacrifice of the testicle and of course since this be true the 



