Types of occult hernia | Left groin | Right groin | Number (n) | χ2 value | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indirect hernia | 10 (35.71%) | 18 (64.29%) | 28 (30.77%) | χ2 = 0.88 | P>0.05 |
Direct hernia | 12 (25.53%) | 35 (74.47%) | 47 (51.67%) | χ2 = 23.91 | #P<0.001 |
Femoral hernia | 12 (85.71%) | 2 (14.29%) | 14 (15.38%) | χ2 = 7.46 | △P<0.01 |
Obturator hernia | 1 (100%) | 0 | 1 (1.09%) | / | / |
Spiglian hernia | 1 (100%) | 0 | 1 (1.09%) | / | / |
Total (n) | 36 | 55 | 91(100%)* | χ2 = 19.42 | P<0.001 |