Hernias

Question 1

Protrudes through Hesselback triangle
Passes medial to the inferior epigastric artery

Answer 1

Direct Inguinal

Question 2

Protrudes through the inguinal ring
Passes lateral to the inferior epigastric artery

Answer 2

Indirect inguinal

Question 3

Protrudes below the inguinal ligament, lateral to the pubic tubercle

Answer 3

Femoral

Question 4

What type of groin hernia is most at risk of strangulation?

Answer 4

Femoral

Question 5

Cause of direct inguinal hernia

Answer 5

Defect or weakness in the transversalis fascia area of the Hesselbach triangle

Question 6

Cause of indirect inguinal hernia

Answer 6

Failure of the processus vaginalis to close

Question 7

Are direct or indirect inguinal hernia more common in children?

Answer 7

Indirect

Question 8

Femoral hernias are more common in which gender?

Answer 8

Females