Abdominal Hernia Flashcards
1
Q
Abdominal hernia
A
Abdominal content protrusion through abdominal wall weak point
2
Q
Types
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- External hernia
- Internal hernia
3
Q
External hernia
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Appears on surface as:
1. Inguinal
2. Femoral
3. Umbilical
4. Incisional
4
Q
Internal hernia
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- Does not appear on surface
- Diaphragmatic hernia
5
Q
Etiology
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- Congenital sac
- Abdominal wall weakness
- Increased intra-abdominal pressure
6
Q
Congenital sac
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Continental oblique Inguinal hernia due to persistent Patency of processus vaginalis
7
Q
Abdominal wall weakness
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Due to:
1. Obesity
2. Pregnancy
3. Weak scar or nerve supply injury to muscles during operation
8
Q
Increased intra-abdominal pressure
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Due to:
Chronic straining:
1. Cough
2. Constipation
3. Deliveries
Or
Abdominal swelling:
1. Repeated pregnancies
2. Hepatosplenomegaly
3. Ascites
9
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Structure defect
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Through which sac bulges out as internal Inguinal ring
10
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Sac
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- Peritoneal pouch protruding through defect and contains protruded organ
- Consists of fundus, body, and neck
11
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Content
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Any mobile abdominal viscera as intestine and omentum
12
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Coverings
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Abdominal wall layers
