Abstract

Hernia is an abnormal protrusion of whole or part of a viscus or tissue through normal or abnormal opening in the walls of its containing cavity (1). The term "hernia" is derived from the Greek word "hernios", meaning "bud or offshoot," and the Latin word "Sacci hernialis", meaning "rupture". The earliest record of inguinal hernia dates back to the ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Greeks (2). The writings of the Roman physician Celsus are some of the earliest accounts of the hernia and its repair, dating back to the first century, and contain more scientific information with details and complete descriptions (3).

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