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.
Specialty: Gastroenterology