truss

Indications

• groin hernia: inguinal hernia, femoral hernia

Procedure

• a device that consists of a strap with a metal or hard plastic plug.
• the plug is placed to press inwardly on the hernia, reducing the herniated contents back into the abdomen.

Complications

• if the bowel herniates with the truss in place, the truss may strangulate or otherwise injure the bowel
• prolonged use can lead to atrophy of the spermatic cord

More general terms

• device (medical device)

Additional terms

• groin hernia