Holzheimer reported a classification system for inguinal hernias. The author is from Munich, Germany.
Parameters for classifying an inguinal hernia:
(1) type of hernia
(2) subclassification for indirect and direct inguinal hernias
(3) primary vs recurrent
Type of Inguinal Hernia
Type Code
indirect
A
direct
B
scrotal or giant
C
femoral
D
rare type
other
Subclassification for Types A and B
Subclass
uncomplicated
0
posterior floor defect
1
posterior flood defect plus defect in the anterior part of the inguinal canal
2
A combined hernia (more than one type) is described by separately specifying the parameters for each of its components according to the above system.
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
