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A continuous nonabsorbable oo suture is placed for reconstruction

of the canal floor. is begins at the pubic tubercle and approximates the
residual transversalis fascia ju st above the inguinal ligament to the trans
versalis fascia or muscle just below the conjoi nt tendon so as to
imbricate the herniation FIG t:RE 6 . is
suture continues laterally to the level of the internal ring. Care is
taken to avoid the inferior epigastric vessels. After this suture is tied,
the internal r ing should be snug about the cord F IGU R E 7 .
e floor of the canal is now solid and the conjoi nt tendon lies in its normal
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• position. e conjoi nt tendon is not artificially pulled down under tension
to the inguinal ligament as in the classic Bassini repair.