An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the ...

and longer duration of irreducibility are thought to be risk factors for acute complications such as Strangulation and Intestinal obstruction. About 5% of primary inguinal hernia repairs are ...

Although generally not painful, leaving inguinal hernia untreated may lead to complications, said Dr Cheah, adding these may include strangulation (restricted blood flow) which could damage the ...

Inguinal hernia: They account for 75% of all hernias ... It’s a common side effect of abdominal surgery. Strangulation: Strangulation is a severe condition that occurs due to interrupted blood ...