Ventral Hernia Flashcards
1
Q
Increased intra abdo pressure
A
HM SM ADPCKD BLADDER DISTENSION ASCITES
2
Q
Paraumbilical hernia
A
Through linea alba above umbilicus
Often IRREDUCIBLE
Always repair– incarc
3
Q
True unbilical = congenital
A
Through umbilicus
Usually spontaneous resolution
Sx–>3yrs old
4
Q
Epigastric hernia
A
Through linea alba in epigastric region Thin patients 80% off midline 20% multiple Usually repaired- noderate risk
5
Q
Spigelian hernia
A
Through linea semilunaris at outer border of rictus sheath
Always repair high risk
6
Q
Incisional hernia
A
Anywhere– esp midline
Enlarge
Sx
- incarc
- cosmesis
7
Q
Rectus divarication
A
NOT TRUE HERNIA
weakness of linea alba to bulge into epigastrium
Sometimes aw epi or para hernias
Sx- cosmesis
8
Q
Accentuate life head off bed
A
Rectus divarication and accentuates esp incisional
