Epigastric Hernia Flashcards
1
Q
Presx
One or more small ? through the ? ? above the ?, usually containing only extra peritoneal ?.
A
protrusions
linea alba
umbilicus
fat
2
Q
Presx
Over ?% may be asymptomatic, but some are surprisingly ?, with the
pain ? on physical exertion or after ?.
A
75
painful
worse
meals
3
Q
Presx
If there are symptoms of ? then the defect is often ? repaired, as this indicates some degree of ? of the peritoneum
A
pain
surgically
strangulation
4
Q
Divarification of the rectus muscle is where the ? muscles do not meet
in the ? at the ? ?, and thus ? apart when the patient ? the abdominal muscles (such as doing a ? ?).
A
rectus midline linea alba split flexes sit up
5
Q
Divarification of the rectus mm
It is common in ? men, ? women and people with chronic raised ???.
There is no indication for ? management.
A
obese
parous
IAP
surgical
