Femoral // Inguinal // Hiatus Hernias Flashcards
What is the definition of a hernia
Protrusion of a viscus // part of a viscus through an abnormal weakening in its containing cavity
What are the 2 types of inguinal hernias?
Which is the most common
Indirect (most common)
Direct
what happens in a direct inguinal hernia
DM IEV
weakness in abdo wall M edial to I nferior E pigastric V essel
Direct medial inferior epigastric vessel
what happens in an indirect inguinal hernia
IL IEV
Weakness in abdo wall L ateral to I nferior E pigastric V essel
Indirect Lateral Inferior Epigastric Vessel
Signs of a inguinal hernia (3)
Mass groin
Reducible (IR)
Accentuated by coughing / standing
What are the investigations of a hernia (2)
Clinical + Ultrasound
Treatment of hernias?
Surgical incision to prevent strangulation
Definition of a femoral hernia
weakness in femoral canal
Who are affected more in a femoral hernia
W > M
What are the 2 signs of a femoral hernia
Irreducible + mass in groin
What type of hernia is common in M > F
Umbilicus Hernia
What is the treatment for umbilicus hernia
Self - resolving
What is a incisional hernia
Hernia that is caused by surgery
What is a hiatus
Weakness in diaphragm ==> Stomach + intestine into chest cavity
What is the 3 investigations for a hiatus
x-ray
Barium study
Endoscopy
