Hernias Flashcards
1
Q
Define hernia.
A
The abnormal protrusion of an organ into a body cavity it doesn’t normally belong.
2
Q
What are the different types of hernia?
A
● Inguinal
● Femoral
● Umbilical
● Incisional
● Epigastric
● Hiatal
3
Q
Classification of hernias according to status and severity.
A
- Reducible
- Irreducible
- Obstructed
- Incarcerated
- Strangulated
4
Q
What are the risks of hernia’s if left untreated?
A
They can become strangulated and you may not be able to return them into their correct body cavity - irreducible.
5
Q
Give 2 symptoms of hernia.
A
- Pain.
- Palpable lump.
