Inguinal hernia ultrasound

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Further tests are rarely needed to confirm the diagnosis. However, in unclear cases an ultrasound scan especially to rule out a hydrocele.