Anterior Abdominal Wall 1.01

Question 1

Define hernia?

Answer 1

Hernia is a protrusion of a viscous or other structure beyond its normal coverings of the cavity in which it is contained.

Question 2

Which are the elements of the hernia?

Answer 2

Sac, neck and contents

Question 3

What are the complications of hernias?

Answer 3

Incarceration, strangulation and obstruction (ileus).

Question 4

What does “taxis” mean?

Answer 4

Non surgical Manual repositioning of the intestines.

Question 5

Define strangulated hernia?

Answer 5

Irreducible hernia with ischaemic or necrotic contents.

Question 6

Define recurrent hernia?

Answer 6

Hernia occurring again after previous hernia repair.

Question 7

Which are the types of anterior abdominal wall hernias?

Answer 7

1.Groin (inguinal and femoral)
2.umbilical
3.epigastric
4.spigelian
5.incisional hernia

Question 8

What is the anatomy of the inguinal canal?

Answer 8

Anterior wall = aponeurosis of external oblique
Posterior wall= transversalis fascia
Inferior wall= edge of inguinal ligament
Superior wall=internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle.

Internal ring = round ligament or spermatic cord
External ring=V shaped opening