Hernia Eponyms

Question 1

Herniation of the antimesenteric border of the bowel through the fascial defect

Answer 1

Richter

Question 2

Herniation through the linea semilunaris along the arcuate line

Answer 2

Spigelian

Question 3

Herniation of Meckel’s diverticulum

Answer 3

Littre

Question 4

Ipsilateral concurrent, direct and indirect inguinal herniation

Answer 4

Pantaloon

Question 5

Herniation of the vermiform appendix

Answer 5

Amyand

Question 6

Abdominal wall hernia at the site of a previous surgical incision

Answer 6

Incisional

Question 7

Ventral henia located at or near the umbilicus (may be preperitoneal fat, omentum, small intestine or combination)

Answer 7

Umbilical