True regarding indirect inguinal hernia are all except:: (A) Most common type of hernia, (B) Always unilateral, (C) Inguinal herniotomy is the basic operation, (D) Transillumination distinguishes it from hydrocele
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Always unilateral* In adults- 12 % cases are bilateral hernias* Transillumination is positive in hydrocele and negative in Hernia