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World J Methodol. Jul 20, 2021; 11(4): 160-186
Published online Jul 20, 2021. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v11.i4.160
Published online Jul 20, 2021. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v11.i4.160
Figure 7 Topographic nerves located in the groin.
These six nerves of interest are the iliohypogastric, ilioinguinal, femoral (including the anterior cutaneous branch), genitofemoral (femoral and genital branches), lateral femoral cutaneous of the thigh, and obturator nerves. EIR: External inguinal ring; GFN: Genitofemoral nerve; Fb-GFN: The femoral branch of the GFN; Gb-GFN: The genital branch of the GFN; LFCN: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.
- Citation: Hori T, Yasukawa D. Fascinating history of groin hernias: Comprehensive recognition of anatomy, classic considerations for herniorrhaphy, and current controversies in hernioplasty. World J Methodol 2021; 11(4): 160-186
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v11/i4/160.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v11.i4.160