Question
My friend’s child has had a mild hernia since birth, and we’ve been careful not to let him get upset. Now that he’s older, the hernia has become more severe. We went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said we need to measure the inguinal deep ring. Is the inguinal deep ring also known as the inguinal ring?
Answer
The inguinal deep ring, also known as the inguinal ring, is located 2 cm above the midpoint of the inguinal ligament. It is an oval hole formed by the peritoneal fascia protruding outward with the spermatic cord, which is the entrance of the spermatic cord into the inguinal canal. This is an anatomical term for the inguinal area and is not a true tube or ring; it is a gap in tissue. The superficial ring is a gap at the pubic tubercle where the spermatic cord passes into the scrotum. The deep ring is the site where the spermatic cord exits the abdominal wall, located above the superficial ring. Generally, it is mainly necessary to understand the anatomy of the inguinal area when performing hernia surgery.