inguinal hernias Flashcards
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risk factors for inguinal hernias
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male abdominal surgery heavy lifting ascites chronic cough constipation
2
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pathology of indirect inguinal hernias
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pass through the internal inguinal ring (and through the external one if large)
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pathology of direct inguinal hernias
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push forward through posterior wall of inguinal canal into a defect in the abdominal wall (Hesselbach’s triangle)
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symptoms of inguinal hernia
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discomfort during coughing, bowel movements, and exercise
improves on lying down
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complications of inguinal hernia
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strangulation and necrosis of bowel
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diagnosis of inguinal hernia
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clinical examination
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treatment of inguinal hernia
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open or laparoscopic surgery
weight loss
