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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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During repair of indirect inguinal hernia, while releasing the constriction at the deep inguinal ring, the surgeon takes care not to damage one of the following structures -
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The correct answer is  The deep inguinal ring lies immediately lateral to the inferior epigastric artery so quite obviously the artery is being in danger of getting damaged while releasing the constriction at the deep inguinal ring.