DIRECT VS INDIRECT INGUINAL HERNIA Flashcards
1
Q
congenital
A
indirect
2
Q
patent processus vaginalis
A
indirect
3
Q
weak abdominal wall
A
direct
4
Q
acquired
A
direct
5
Q
neck of hernial sac is narrow
A
indirect
6
Q
neck of hernial sac is wide
A
direct
7
Q
lateral to inferior epigastric vessels
A
indirect
8
Q
medial to inferior epigastric vessels
A
direct
MD
Medial = direct
9
Q
never enters the scrotum
A
direct
10
Q
enters the scrotum
A
indirect
11
Q
more common
A
indirect
12
Q
this type may emerge through the superficial inguinal ring
A
indirect and direct
13
Q
can pass superficial to inguinal ligament
A
both types
14
Q
indirect hernia is covered by
A
peritoneum and layers of spermatic cord
15
Q
direct hernia is covered by
A
external spermatic fascia