Hernia

Question 1

What is a hernia?

Answer 1

A hernia is the protrusion of a viscus through an abnormality in the wall that contains it

Question 2

What are the types of hernia

Answer 2

EXTERNAL HERNIAS

• Inguinal - most common - may be divided into direct and indirect
• Femoral - through the femoral canal
• Epigastric - mostly in children in first 3 years of life
• Paraumbilical
• Umbilical
• Spigelian - ventro lateral wall hernia through the spigellian fascia in the medial aspect of the rectus abdominis
• Obturator - through the obturator canal or foramen- presents with pain radiating to the knee
• Lumbar (superior and inferior)
• Gluteal
• Sciatic
• RIchters Hernia
• Pantaloon hernia - direct and indirect hernia exist together
• Littles hernia - herniation of a meckles diverticulum through the inguinal canal

INTERNAL HERNIAS
Foramen of winslow - Intestinal obstruction with no external hernia and no previous surgery