Urogenital fascia anatomy study in the inguinal region of 10 formalin-fixed cadavers: new understanding for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Abstract Purpose To investigate the urogenital fascia (UGF) anatomy in the inguinal region, to provide anatomical guidance for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR). Methods The anatomy was performed on 10 formalin-fixed cadavers. The peritoneum and its deeper fascial tissues were carefully dis...

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Main Authors: Yi Li, Changfu Qin, Likun Yan, Cong Tong, Jian Qiu, Yamin Zhao, Yang Xiao, Xiaoqiang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01287-z