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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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True statement regarding direct hernia
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The correct answer is  Ans. (b) Direct Hernia is medial to Inferior epigastric artery* During surgery- hernia arising medial to Inferior epigastric artery is Direct hernia, arising laterally is Indirect hernia* MC inguinal hernia in females = Indirect (Direct hernia never occurs in females)* It bulges as hemispherical swelling (Indirect hernia descends in a pyriform shape into scrotum)* Repair of Fascia transversalis and deep ring done for Indirect Hernia.