4. Oblique (Indirect) inguinal hernia Flashcards

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ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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1 - Congenital hernia :

2- Infantile hernia (operative finding only)

3-Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia

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Congenital hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  • Pathogenesis
  • Clinical picture
  • Age of presentation
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Pathogenesis of Congenital hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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persistent patency of the whole processus vaginalis.

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Clinical picture of Congenital hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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It reaches down the scrotum from the start.

The testis is inseparate from the hernial sac and its contents.

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Age of presentation of Congenital hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Although congenital, it may appear in adult life

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Infantile hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Pathogenesis

Its problem

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Pathogenesis of Infantile hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Combined inguinal hernial sac + infantile hydrocele (2 sacs).

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problem of Infantile hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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At operation, the tunica is liable to be opened in mistake for the true sac.

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Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Pathogenesis

Types

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Pathogenesis of Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  • Raised intra abdominal pressure

* Weak abdominal wall.

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Types of Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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a) Bubonocele
b) Funicular
c) Complete (scrotal) hernia

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Pathogenesis of Bubonocele Type of Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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The hernial sac is limited to the inguinal canal and is seen as a bulge or swelling in the inguinal region and does not come out through the external ring.

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Pathogenesis of Funicular Type of Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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The hernia passes out through the external ring and starts to descend into the scrotum, reaching only its neck.

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Pathogenesis of Complete (scrotal) hernia Type of Adult (acquired) oblique inguinal hernia in ETIOLOGY & TYPES of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  • The hernia descends to the bottom of the scrotum, as a continuation of funicular type.
  • The testis is separate from the hernial sac and its contents
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Difference between Adult Scrotal hernia and Congenital hernia by

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History

Examination

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History of Adult Scrotal hernia

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The hernia descends to the bottom of the scrotum, as a continuation of funicular type.

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History of Congenital hernia

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It reaches down the scrotum from the start.

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Examination of Adult Scrotal hernia

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The testis is separate from the hernial sac and its contents

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Examination of Congenital hernia

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The testis is inseparate from the hernial sac and its contents.

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PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  1. The defect :
  2. The sac :
  3. The contents :
  4. The coverings :
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Pathogenesis of The defect in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Stretched deep inguinal ring.

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Pathogenesis of The sac in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Congenital sac

acquired sac

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in Pathogenesis of The sac in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia, Congenital sac present within

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The spermatic cord contents

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in Pathogenesis of The sac in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia, acquired sac present within

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The spermatic cord coverings antero-lateral to the vas and vessels.

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The contents in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Small intestine, omentum or both.

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The coverings in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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a) In the inguinal region

b) In the scrotum

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The coverings of a hernia In the inguinal region in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Skin

superficial fascia

external oblique aponeurosis

cremasteric muscle and fascia

internal spermatic fascia

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The coverings of a hernia In the scrotum in PATHOLOGY of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Skin,

Dartos muscle

Colles’ fascia

The three cord coverings

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CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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History

Examination

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History in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  • Painless inguinal or inguinoscrotal swelling (unless complicated).
  • Before appearance of the hernia, the patient may complain of stitching pain (Pre eruptive pain)
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Pre eruptive pain in History in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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stitching pain before appearance of the hernia

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Examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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General examination

Local examination

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General examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  • Other features of weak mesenchyme
  • Chest examination
  • P/R
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Other features of weak mesenchyme in General examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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varicose veins, varicocele, flat foot

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Chest examination in General examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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For COPD

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P/R in General examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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For Benign prostatic hyperplasia “BPH”

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Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  1. Site
  2. Size
  3. Shape
  4. Surface
  5. Special character
  6. Special tests :
  7. Edge: well defined.
  8. Consistency: Soft or doughy.
  9. Descent: Downwards, forwards and medially.
  10. Reduction :
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site in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Inguinal or inguino-scrotal (by scrotal neck test).

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Size in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Variable and decrease on lying flat & increase on straining

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Shape in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Usually oblong.

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Surface in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Usually smooth

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Special character in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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  • Reducible (unless complicated)

* gives expansile impulse on cough

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Special tests in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Internal and external ring tests

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Edge in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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well defined.

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Consistency in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Soft or doughy

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Descent in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Downwards, forwards and medially

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Reduction in Local examination in CLINICAL PICTURE of Oblique inguinal hernia

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upwards, Backwards and laterally

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Differential Diagnosis of Oblique inguinal hernia

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Inguino-scrotal swellings especially direct and femoral hernia

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Investigations of Oblique inguinal hernia

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1) Investigations to detect underlying cause of increased abdominal pressure:
2) Routine preoperative investigations

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Investigations to detect underlying cause of increased abdominal pressure in Investigations of Oblique inguinal hernia

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a. Chest x-ray & pulmonary function test.
b. Abdominal U.S.
c. Trans-rectal U.S

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Abdominal U.S in Investigations to detect underlying cause of increased abdominal pressure in Investigations of Oblique inguinal hernia

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may show

  • Ascites
  • splenomegaly
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Trans-rectal U.S in Investigations to detect underlying cause of increased abdominal pressure in Investigations of Oblique inguinal hernia

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to detect B.P.H.

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Routine preoperative investigations in Investigations of Oblique inguinal hernia

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a. Blood picture “CBC”
b. Blood chemistry.
c. P.T & P.T.T.
d. ECG.