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Characteristic Locations of Inguinal Region and Anterior Abdominal Wall Hernias: Sonographic Appearances and Identification of Clinical Pitfalls

¹ Department of Radiology, TC2910, University of Michigan Hospitals, 1500 E Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
² Department of General Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to show the typical locations of anterior abdominal wall and inguinal region hernias and to illustrate their sonographic appearances and describe pitfalls in clinical diagnosis of hernias that may be resolved with sonography.

CONCLUSION. Awareness of the expected locations of anterior abdominal wall hernias and potential clinical pitfalls allows an accurate diagnosis of a hernia and helps in differentiating a hernia from other abnormalities.

Keywords: gastrointestinal radiology • hernia • sonography

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