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[25] Other Hernias Flashcards

1
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What is a hernia defined as?

A

The protrusion of part or a whole of an organ or tissue through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it

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Where does an epigastric hernia occur?

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In the midline through the fibres of the linea alba

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How common are epigastric hernias?

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Relatively common, with a prevalence of up to 10%

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Who do epigastric hernias most commonly affect?

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Middle-aged men

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How do epigastric hernias present?

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They are typically asymptomatic, but may present as a midline mass that disappears when lying on the back

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What is an important differential for epigastric hernias?

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Divarication of the recti

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What is divarication of the recti?

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A cosmetic condition where the linea alba becomes widened, resulting in a palpably increased distance between the rectus muscles and a subsequent midline buldge

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Where does a paraumbilical hernia occur?

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Through the linea alba around the umbilicus (not through the umbilicus itself)

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What are paraumbilical hernias typically secondary too?

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Chronic raised intra-abdominal pressure, such as with obesity, pregnancy, or ascites

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How do paraumbilical hernias present?

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As a painful lump around the umbilicus, which will worsen with an increased intra-abdominal pressure such as straining or coughing

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11
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What can umbilical hernias form as in infants?

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Ventral wall abnormalities

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12
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Give two examples of ventral wall abnormalities in infants

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Omphalocele

Gastroschisis

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What is a spigelian hernia?

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A rare form of abdominal hernia that occurs at the semilunar line around the level of the arcuate line

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14
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What is the rectus abdominis muscle enclosed by?

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The rectus sheath

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Where is the arcuate line?

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At the lower limit of the posterior layer of the rectus sheath (about 1/3 of the distance between the umbilicus and pubic symphysis)

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What is the semilunar line?

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The tendinous lateral border of the rectus, where the aponeuroses fuse

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How do spigelian hernias present?

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As a small tender mass at the lower lateral edge of the rectus abdominus

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Why should spigelian hernias be repaired?

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Due to the high risk of strangulation

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What % of cases of spigelian hernias in male infants have cryptorchidism also present?

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75%

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What is cryptochidism and spigelian hernias in male infants likely associated with?

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Failure in gubernaculum development

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What is an obturator hernia?

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A hernia of the pelvic floor, occurring at the obturator foramen, into the obturator canal

22
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Who are obturator hernias more common in?

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Women

Middle-aged patients

23
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Why are obturator hernias more common in women?

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Due to wide pelvis

24
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What side do obturator hernias typically occur on?

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Right side

25
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What do obturator hernias often present following?

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A period of rapid weight loss

26
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Why do obturator hernias often present following a period of rapid weight loss?

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Due to the substantial amount of fat that is contained within the obturator canal, as loosing this fat results in a larger space for potential herniation to develop

27
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How are obturator hernias often diagnosed?

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Intra-operatively, in patients presenting with bowel obstruction

28
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How do patients with obturator hernias classically present?

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With a mass in the upper medial thigh

Howship-Romberg side

29
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What % of patients with Howship-Romberg side present with Howship-Romberg sign?

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Around 50%

30
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What is Howship-Rombergs sign?

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Hip and knee pain exacerbated by thigh extension, medial rotation, and abduction

31
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What causes Howship-Rombergs sign in obturator hernias?

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Compression of the obturator nerve passing through the obturator canal

32
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Where is the obturator canal formed?

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In the obturator foramen

33
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What is the obturator foramen?

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A large opening between the ischium and the pubis bones

34
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What is the obturator canal formed by?

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The gap through the obturator membrane

35
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Where does the obturator canal pass?

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Into the medial thigh

36
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What does the obturator canal contain?

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Obturator nerve
Obturator artery
Obturator vein

37
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What is a Littre’s hernia?

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A very rare form of abdominal hernia, whereby there is herniation of Meckel’s diverticulum

38
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Where does a Littre’s hernia most commonly occur?

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At the inguinal canal

39
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Is there a high risk of strangulation with Littre’s hernias?

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Yes

40
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What is a lumbar hernia?

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A rare posterior hernia

41
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What causes lumbar hernias?

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They can occur spontaneously through an area of weakness, or iatrogenically following surgery

42
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How do lumbar hernias present?

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As a posterior mass with associated back pain

43
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Where are the common areas of physiological weakness in the lumbar posterior wall that lumbar hernias most often occur?

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Superior lumbar triangle

Inferior lumbar triangle

44
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What is true of most lumbar hernias?

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They are incisional

45
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What surgery to lumbar hernias classically follow?

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Renal surgery

46
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What is a Richter’s hernia?

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A partial herniation of small bowel, whereby only the anti-mesenteric border becomes strangulated, and therefore only part of the lumen is within the hernia

47
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How will a Richter’s hernia present?

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As a tender, irreducible mass at the herniating oriface, with varying levels of obstruction

48
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What is the level of obstruction caused by a Richter’s hernia dependant on?

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How much of the bowel circumference is involved

49
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Why are Richter’s hernias often surgical emergencies?

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Due to obstruction

50
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What care must be taken during surgery to repair a Richter’s hernia?

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To identify the hernia, so as not to damage the bowel during surgery

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