8: Hernias Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hernia?
A
Protrusion of an organ through a wall which is designed to contain it
2
Q
What may the contents of a hernia be?
A
Small bowel
Fat
Fascia
plenty of other things
3
Q
What are common hernias found in the groin?
A
Inguinal
Femoral
4
Q
Why are men more likely to have inguinal hernias?
A
Testicles descend from abdomen in utero through inguinal canal with some peritoneum
i.e there are more structures in the inguinal canal in men
5
Q
3 arteries, 3 nerves, 3 other things for spermatic cord
A
6
Q
What are the two types of inguinal hernia?
A
Indirect inguinal hernia
Direct inguinal hernia
7
Q
How do you differentiate direct and indirect inguinal hernias?
A
- Stand patient up
- Reduce the hernia
- Cover the deep inguinal ring
- Ask patient to cough
If hernia pops back out, it’s direct (going through superficial)
If hernia doesn’t pop back out, it’s indirect
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