Other Hernias Flashcards
What are the different abdominal hernias
Incisional hernias
Epigastric hernia
Para-umbilical
What is a epigastric hernia
Occurs in the upper midline through the fibres of the linea alba
They occur in the epigastric region
what are the risk factors for epigastric hernias
Raised intra-abdominal pressure
Obesity
Pregnancy
Ascites
what is a important differential that you need to think about when someone presents with a epigastric lump
Divarication of the recti
What is a paraumbilical hernia
Herniation through the linea alba around the umbilical region
What are the risk factors for paraumbilical hernias
Same as all hernias
what are incisional hernias
A post operative complication where there is a protrusion of abdominal contents through the weakness of abdomen due to the incision.
what are the pre-disposing factors of incisional hernias
Obesity
Diabetes - poor wound healing
Smoking
Abdo distension
