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Classification of inguinal hernia.
| Project | Number (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical history | ||
| Primary | 13,162 | 94.8 |
| Recurrence | 724 | 5.2 |
| Location | ||
| Left | 4,551 | 32.8 |
| Right | 7,026 | 50.6 |
| Bilateral | 2,309 | 16.6 |
| Classification | ||
| Indirect hernia | 10,622 | 72.5 |
| Direct hernia | 3,298 | 22.5 |
| Femoral hernia | 736 | 5.0 |
