A Recurrent Strangulated Hernia Inguinalis Treated by Section of the Spermatic Cord

were present in the right inguinal region. Previous history.?The patient was operated upon in Madras in 1932 for strangulated hernia on the right side, in 1934 he was again operated upon in Madras for a recurrence of the strangulation, and in 1935, in Calcutta, he was operated upon for the third time for a further recurrence of the strangulation. The history of the present recurrence was of 24 hours' duration. The patient had had three vomits and complained of pain and swelling in the right inguinal region, with absolute stoppage of fseces and flatus for the past 24 hours. Shortly after admission the strangulation was reduced by taxis, after which the abdomen became soft, and feces and flatus were passed freely during the ensuing two days. The internal ring at that time admitted four fingers. Forty-eight hours later, the strangulation recurred and an operation was decided upon. Permission was obtained from the patient for removal of the right testicle. Operation notes.?On 11th August, 1938, the patient