Gastro

Question 1

Hernia definition and types

Answer 1

Protrusion of a viscus into an abdominal space (surgical definition)
Inguinal - abdopelvic contents through superficial inguinal ring, superolateral
Femoral - abdopelvic contents through femoral canal into medial upper thigh

Question 2

Inguinal hernia management

Answer 2

Mesh repair, either open or laparoscopic (little evidence between them, surgeon and patient preference)

Question 3

Femoral hernia managment

Answer 3

Always repair (laparoscopic mesh) due to high strangulation risk