15 +16 Flashcards
1
Q
stangulated vs incarcerated
A
stragulated: can not push back in and no vascular supply = emergency
incarcerated: can not push back in
2
Q
when to do conservative treatment for umbilical hernias
A
- < 5 mm or > 2.5 cm hernias that are reducible
- little risk for stangulation
- elective procedure
- may spontaneous close