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Are there any 100% or close to 100% accuracy methods of diagnosing whether or not someone has an inguinal hernia for sure? other then " guessing"..?
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Physical exam: By an experienced Surgeon. If there is any doubts an MRI is confirmatory in most cases
Answered 4/8/2016
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