 The ilioinguinal nerve was identified right underneath the external oblique fascia, which was preserved and attention was drawn throughout the entire case to ensure that it was not under any tension or pinched or got hooked in the suture. 
The ilioinguinal nerve was identified right underneath the external oblique fascia , which was preserved and attention was drawn throughout the entire case to ensure that it was not under any tension or pinched or got hooked in the suture .