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Hasselbach's
Triangle is defined as follows:
Laterally:
The Inferior Epigastrics artery and vein
Medially: The Rectus Sheath
Inferiorly: The Inguinal Ligament
Posteriorly: Transversalis Fascia
Hernias medial
to the epigastric vessels that enter te inguinal canal via Hasselbach's
Triangle are Direct Hernias. Hernias that enter the canal via the
internal (deep) inguinal ring, are indirect hernias.
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