Hernias Flashcards
1
Q
Most common hernia
A
50% indirect inguinal
25% direct inguinal
~5% femoral
2
Q
Most common hernia
A
50% indirect inguinal
25% direct inguinal
~5% femoral
3
Q
Which is more dangerous a small or large hernia
A
small bc more likely to strangulate if incarcerated
4
Q
Why should hernia be repaired
A
Avoid complications of incarceration/strangulation, bowel necrosis, SBO, pain
5
Q
Peterson’s hernia
A
seen after bariatric gastric bypass
6
Q
Pantaloon hernia
A
exists as both direct and indirect hernia
7
Q
Epigastric hernia
A
through the Linea alba above the umbilicus
8
Q
Epigastric hernia
A
through the Linea alba above the umbilicus
9
Q
Epigastric hernia
A
through the Linea alba above the umbilicus
10
Q
Boundaries of Hesselbach triangle
A
Inferior epigastric vessels
Inguinal ligament
Rectus sheath (lateral border)
