Table 1 Mean measurements of fixation landmarks with standard deviations, ranges and 95% confidence intervals
| Â | Mean (cm) | SD | Range (cm) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diameter of internal inguinal ring | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.0, 2.5 |
Inguinal ligament | 5.0 | 0.7 | 4.0 – 6.3 | 4.7, 5.5 |
Transverse arch aponeurosis | 5.4 | 0.6 | 4.0 – 7.2 | 5.2, 5.9 |
Length between the midpoint of the inguinal ligament and the transverse arch aponeurosis | 4.0 | 1.2 | 3.0 – 6.5 | 3.5, 4.5 |