Management of Hernias Flashcards
What is an incarcerated hernia?
one that can not be reduced (pushed back in)
What si a striangulated hernia?
vascular compromise to area that has herniated - surgical emergency
Most common hernia in adults and especially men?
inguinal - indirect moer common than direct
Which hernia is considered to be a congenital defect?
indirect inguinal
Where do the direct hernias come through?
Hesselback triangle - MEDIAL to the inf epigastric arteries
Where to the indirect hernias come through?
Lateral to the inf epigastric arteries -
Femoral hernias are more common in?
women
What is the most common hernia in women?
indirect
Most common hernia in a child?
indirect
Where are femoral hernias?
Medial to the femoral vein
common complications of inguinal hernia repair?
- CHRONIC PAIN (nerve entrapment
- RECURRENCE!
What is the nerve that is often damaged with an inguinal hernia?
ilioinguinal
Which surgical incision makes you prone to hernias?
All but especially midline
What is a spigelian hernia?
- antior wall just lateral to edge of rectus sheeth
- CONGENITAL
What is a frequent complication of colostomy?
-parastromal hernia - anterior abd hernia
