Patient's question:
My friend's child has had a mild hernia since birth. Generally, they don't dare to let him get angry. Now that he's grown up, the hernia has become a bit more serious. They went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said they need to measure the deep inguinal ring. I was wondering if the deep inguinal ring is called the inguinal ring?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, the deep inguinal ring, also known as the internal inguinal orifice or the inguinal canal, is located 2 cm above the midpoint of the inguinal ligament. It is an oval-shaped opening formed by the transversalis fascia as it protrudes outward with the spermatic cord, serving as the entry point of the spermatic cord into the inguinal canal. This is an anatomical term for the inguinal region, not a true tube or ring. It is a fissure of tissue. The superficial ring is a fissure at the pubic tubercle, through which the spermatic cord passes into the scrotum. The deep ring is the point where the spermatic cord exits the abdominal wall, located above the superficial ring. Generally, it is primarily necessary to understand the anatomy of the inguinal region during inguinal hernia surgery.