Hernias

Question 1

Describe an indirect inguinal hernia

Answer 1

Abdominal contents pass through the deep inguinal ring, lateral of the inferior epigastric vessels

Question 2

Describe a direct inguinal hernia

Answer 2

Abdominal contents pass through Hesselbach’s triangle

Question 3

State the borders of Hesselbach’s triangle

Answer 3

Medial: Rectus sheath
Superiolateral: Inferior epigastric vessels
Inferior: Inguinal ligament

Question 4

Describe a femoral hernia

Answer 4

Abdominal contents pass through the femoral ring

Question 5

Risk factors for hernias

Answer 5

Pregnancy, Persistent cough, Heavy lifting, Obesity