Hernia Flashcards

1
Q

Most common male hernia 20-50 y/o

A

Epigastric hernia (umbilicus and chest)

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2
Q

most common groin hernia

A

Left inguinal hernia

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3
Q

colicky abdominal pain, n/v, have abdominal distention, tympany hyperperistalsis, fever

A

Strangulated hernia

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3
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-Bulging or swelling localized in the groin or scrotum
-Dull ache lower abdomen or groin
- Swelling of the labia majora in females
-Bowel obstruction may be present if incarcerated

A

Inguinal and Femoral Hernia

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4
Q

Hernia management
Femoral

A

prompt elective surgery due to high incidence of strangulation

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4
Q

Assess hernia
BD + VM

A
  1. Have the patient lie supine lift their head from exam table and
    bear down to tense the abdomen
  2. Have the patient perform Valsalva’s maneuver while standing -Note a bulge during the maneuver
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5
Q

Hernia management
Truss

Where should you monitor in the testes

A

Belt for reducible hernia

risk of atrophy of the spermatic cord or fusion to hernial sac

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6
Q

Hernia sx

A

Herniorrhaphy (repair of hernia)
 Open or closed surgical procedure  May require mesh

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