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Palpation of the other side

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

  • always palpate the other inguino-femoral region
  • herniae are often bilateral
  • the patient is asked to cough whilst feeling the inguinal canal - occasionally a small bulge may be palpated at the peak of the cough

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