Hernias Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hernia?
A
Protrusion of an organ or tissue out of the body cavity it is supposed to be in
2
Q
Pathogenesis of hernias?
A
-Structural weakness + increased pressure **
3
Q
Classification of hernias?
A
Reducible Irreducible Incarcerated Obstructed Strangulated
4
Q
Reducible hernia?
A
5
Q
Irreducible hernia?
A
6
Q
Strangulated hernia?
A
7
Q
Incarcerated hernia?
A
8
Q
Obstructed hernia?
A
**
9
Q
Signs and symptoms?
A
Swelling in particular location
- patient may be bale to reduce hernia
- May protrude on coughing or standing
- Pain and tenderness at site of hernia (in strangulation)
10
Q
Types of hernias?
A
Inguinal Most important
Hiatus Most important
Epigastric **
