Hernia Flashcards
what is the most common adult hernia
inguinal
what are the two types of hernia found in the groin
inguinal (95%)
femoral
what are the2 types of inguinal hernia
direct
indirect (65%)
where do inguinal hernias originate
above and medial to the pubic tubercle
ho w can you differentiate between direct and indirect inguinal hernias
cover deep inguinal ring and ask the patient to cough. If it pops back out its direct
where do femoral hernias originate
below and lateral to the pubic tubercle
who is most at risk of inguinal hernias
men
who is most at risk of femoral hernias
older male with many kids
what is the inguinal canal
oblique inter-muscle slit 4cm long, allows passage of spermatic cord
what are the boundaries of the inguinal canal
floor = inguinal ligament
anterior wall = internal oblique
posterior wall = transversalis fascia
roof = internal oblique
what is located in the femoral canal
(form L to R)
femoral nerve
femoral artery
femoral vein
where are para-umbilica hernias located
around the umbilicus
who is most at risk of umbilica hernias
children
where are epigastric hernias located
the line alba between the xiphisternum and umbilicus
where are incisional hernia located
at the site of weakness (where the operation was carried out)
