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Q

stangulated vs incarcerated

A

stragulated: can not push back in and no vascular supply = emergency

incarcerated: can not push back in

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when to do conservative treatment for umbilical hernias

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  • < 5 mm or > 2.5 cm hernias that are reducible
  • little risk for stangulation
  • elective procedure
  • may spontaneous close
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