Groin Hernias Flashcards
What is the anatomy of a direct inguinal hernia?
Protrudes through Hesselback triangle
Passes medial to the inferior epigastric artery
What is the cause of a direct inguinal hernia?
Defect or weakness in the transversalis fascia area of the Hesselbach triangle
What is the risk of strangulation in a direct inguinal hernia?
low
What age is affected by a direct inguinal hernia?
adults
what gender is affected more by direct inguinal hernia?
males
What is the anatomy of a indirect inguinal hernia?
Protrudes through the inguinal ring
Passes lateral to the inferior epigastric artery
cause of indirect inguinal hernia
Failure of the processus vaginalis to close
risk of strangulation of a indirect inguinal hernia
low
age of indirect inguinal hernias
children
gender of indirect inguinal hernias
males
anatomy of femoral hernia
Protrudes below the inguinal ligament, lateral to the pubic tubercle
risk of strangulation for femoral hernias
high
age of femoral hernias
adults
gender of femoral hernias
females
