Hernias Flashcards
1
Q
Hernia
A
Protrusion of viscus/part of viscus through a defect of the wall of its containing cavity
2
Q
Types of hernia by location (6)
A
- Inguinal
- Femoral
- Paraumblical
- Epigastric
- Incisional
- Spigelian
3
Q
Types of hernia by applicable ways of dealing with them (4)
A
- Irreducible
- Obstructed
- Strangulated
- Incarcerated
4
Q
Irreducible hernia
A
Contents cannot be pushed back into place
5
Q
Obstructed hernia
A
Bowel contents cannot pass
6
Q
Strangulated hernia
A
Ischaemia occurs - patient requires urgent surgery
7
Q
Incarceraton hernia
A
Contents of the hernial sac stuck inside by adhesions
