Other Hernias Flashcards

1
Q

What are the different abdominal hernias

A

Incisional hernias
Epigastric hernia
Para-umbilical

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What is a epigastric hernia

A

Occurs in the upper midline through the fibres of the linea alba

They occur in the epigastric region

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3
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what are the risk factors for epigastric hernias

A

Raised intra-abdominal pressure

Obesity

Pregnancy

Ascites

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4
Q

what is a important differential that you need to think about when someone presents with a epigastric lump

A

Divarication of the recti

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What is a paraumbilical hernia

A

Herniation through the linea alba around the umbilical region

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What are the risk factors for paraumbilical hernias

A

Same as all hernias

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what are incisional hernias

A

A post operative complication where there is a protrusion of abdominal contents through the weakness of abdomen due to the incision.

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what are the pre-disposing factors of incisional hernias

A

Obesity

Diabetes - poor wound healing

Smoking

Abdo distension

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