One of the most common types of hernia, inguinal hernia ... Strangulation: If the incarcerated hernia is not treated, it hinders the supply of blood to the small intestine leading to strangulation ...

Abdominal CT scan showed small bowel obstruction with a transition point in the left inguinal ... hernia. Opening of the hernial sac revealed severe congestion and necrosis of the incarcerated ...

There are many things to think about when deciding if you should have inguinal hernia repair surgery, such as whether your hernia is incarcerated or strangulated and whether you have other conditions ...