Macewen's operation is an operation for the cure of
inguinal hernia
An inguinal hernia or groin hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms, which may include pain or discomfort especially with or following coughing, exercise, or bowel movements, are absen ...
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developed by Scottish surgeon
Sir William Macewen (1864-1924).
It is performed by closing the internal ring with a pad made of the hernial sac.
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