Hernias Flashcards
0
Q
What kind of hernias occur in Hesselbach’s triangle?
A
Direct inguinal hernias
1
Q
What are the borders of Hesselbach’s triangle
A
Lateral - Inferior epigastric vessels
Medial - Lateral border of rectus abdominus muscle
Inferior - Inguinal ligament
2
Q
Complications of direct inguinal hernia surgical repair
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- Haematoma
- Wound sepsis
- Damage to cord structures
- Cutaneous nerve damage
3
Q
Clinical picture of inguinal hernia
A
Mass in the groin; size proportional to intra-abdominal pressure
4
Q
Complications of strangulated hernia
A
Bowel becomes ischaemic/infarcted
5
Q
Management of strangulated hernia
A
Resection/excision of infarcted bowel
