Hernias Flashcards
1
Q
What is an abdominal hernia?
A
Defect in external abdominal wall allowing abdominal contents protrusion
2
Q
Differentiate incisional and umbilical hernias.
A
Incisional - post operative with wound closure
Umbilical - just falciform fat
3
Q
Compare traumatic and inguinal hernias.
A
Traumatic - penetrating/blunt/injury
Inguinal - direct (through rings) or indirect (enters cavity eg scrotal)
