Hernias Flashcards

1
Q

What is Haselbach’s triagle/Inguinal Triangle

A

Inferior epigastric vessels (superior border)
Lateral Aspect of rectus abdominis (medial border)
Inguinal ligament (inferior border)

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2
Q

What is a hernia?

A

Any protrusion of any body part through a cavity

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3
Q

What are common locations of hernias?

A

Inguinal, femoral, hiatal, umbilical

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4
Q

What are less common types of hernias?

A

Obturator, lumbar

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5
Q

What is the most common type of hernia?

A

Inguinal hernia accounts for 75-80% of hernias

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6
Q

Do males or females more commonly get hernias?

A

M>F

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7
Q

What are the 2 main inguinal hernias?

A

Direct and indirect

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8
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Whats the difference between direct and indirect hernias?

A

Direct= through haselbach’s triangle
Indirect= through inguinal canal

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9
Q

How do you palpate inguinal hernias in males?

A

Bear down, turn head and cough

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10
Q

Incarcerated hernias that cannot be manually reduced must be what?

A

Surgically fixed

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11
Q

How should you passively reduce a hernia?

A

Place patient in Trendelenburg

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