Fig. 4

Two classifications of broad ligament hernia. Hunt’s classification divides the disease into fenestra and pouch types on the basis of the nature of the hernia defects (a). Cilley’s classification is anatomically based: in type 1, the defect develops caudal to the round ligament of the uterus; in type 2, the defect is located above the round ligament between the mesovarium and the mesosalpinx; and in type 3, the defect occurs in the mesoligamentum teres of the uterus (b). Dotted ovals represent openings and an arrow indicates the route of herniation in type 3