Skin/soft Tissue/hernia Flashcards
Pathogenesis of epidermoid cysts is
Implantation of epidermal components into the dermis
Gardner syndrome is a syndrome that consists of
GI polyposis, osteomas, and multiple epidermoid cysts
Treatment of epidermis cysts consists of
Removal of the cyst wall along with its contents
-epidermal cysts are filled with keratin that is foul-smelling
Relative contraindication to laparoscopic hernia repair
Large hernia with scrotal component due to difficulty in reducing the hernia sac
What is the McVay repair?
Also known as Cooper’s repair, it approximates the transversus abdominis aponeurosis to Cooper’s ligament
What repair is used to fix strangulated femoral hernias?
McVay repair
What is the cause of an indirect inguinal hernia? Where is it in relation to the inferior epigastric aa?
Cause: patent processus vaginalis
Location: lateral to the inferior epigastric aa
What is the cause of a direct inguinal hernia? What’s its relation to the inferior epigastric vessels?
Cause: weakness of the conjoined tendon
Location: medial to the inferior epigastric vessels