RESUMO
It was clear from the previous operative observations, that defects in the fascia transversalis was an important finding in all types of inguinal herniae. The role of excess properitoneal fat in the production of direct hernia or in increasing the defect in oblique hernia, was also emphasized. The efficiency of the fascia transversalis and peritoneum as materials for repair of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal was proved from biochemical studies and anatomical studies in parts I and II of this work on the herniae of the anterior abdominal wall. Accordingly 2 techniques were described for the repair of 300 cases of inguinal herniae [oblique + direct + combined] using fascia transversalis alone for the oblique and together with peritoneum for the other two types. Evaluation of these techniques in comparison with other conventional procedures was discussed