History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c21.s4.t9: Inguinal Hernia (Antra-Vṛddhi)

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*Technique* - The scrotal swelling due to the descent of the intestines should be avoided as irremediable. In a case of bubonocele the procedures indicated for pacifying vitiation of *Vāta* are beneficial. If the swelling is in the inguinal region fire cautery should be applied with a semilunar rod to obstruct the path. The complete hernias descending to the scrotum should be avoided. The skin of the thumb of the contralateral limb should be incised in the middle and cauterized with fire.