The inguinal canal is a passageway in the abdominal wall that allows for the passage of the testicles and the spermatic cord (the cord that suspends the testis within the scrotum) in the male. Because ...

How Often. 1 out of 200 newborns. Symptoms. Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor. Definition. Small round growth in center of navel after the cord ...