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Hernias (Definitions (Obstructed = Bowel contents cannot pass,…
Hernias
Definitions
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= The protrusion of a viscus through a defect of the walls of its containing cavity into an abnormal position
Hiatus Hernia
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Rolling Hiatus Hernia
Where the gastro-oesophageal junction remains in the abdomen but a bulge of stomach herniates up into the chest alongside the oeseophagus
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Inguinal Hernias
Definitions
Indirect
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Indirect hernias pass through the internal inguinal ring and if large pass out through the external inguinal ring
Direct
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Direct hernias push their way directly forward through the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, into a defect in the abdominal wall
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Femoral Hernias
Occurs more often in women, middle aged, elderly
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Incisional Hernias
If obese, repair is not easy
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