if the hernia is easily reducible and not tender it is not incar

if the hernia is easily reducible and not tender it is not incarcerated and therefore it is not strangulated. He agreed that there was a high incidence of recurrence of umbilical hernias and a risk of incarceration and strangulation to some degree. He described the particular orifice in Mr Biffin’s case as a moderate sized neck of hernia. He agreed it was desirable that Mr Biffin be observed closely over the next day or two or three to be certain the reduction had been successful and no damage had occurred in the process. In particular