Preperitoneal repair of acute incarcerated and strangulated hernias of the groin.

The preperitoneal approach to groin hernia is applicable particularly for the operative management of incarcerated and strangulated inguinal or femoral hernias. This technique allows excellent exposure to reduce and, when necessary, to resect the hernia contents through a single incision. Both inguinal and femoral hernial defects can be repaired easily using this method.