Hernias

Question 1

Percentage of indirect hernias in children

Answer 1

99%

Question 2

Indirect inguinal hernia pathophysiology

Answer 2

Intra-abdominal contents herniates through the internal (deep) inguinal ring into the inguinal canal following the path pf testicular descent

Question 3

Position of indirect inguinal hernia in relation to the inferior epigastric vessels

Answer 3

Lateral

Question 4

Direct inguinal hernia pathophysiology

Answer 4

Herniation of intra-abdominal contents through a weakness in the posterior wall of the canal, known as Hesselbach’s triangle