Inguinal Hernia

Definition and Etiology

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles

Congenital differences in the strength of your connective tissue (collagen).

An opening or weak spot from previous abdominal surgery.

Chronic straining to pee or poop.

Chronic coughing or sneezing

high intraabdominal preasure

Clasification

Based on location

Hernia Epigastric

Hernia Inguinal

Hernia Femoral

Hernia Umbilical

Diagnose

History taking

Physical Examination

Supporting Examination

RLQ abdominal pain since 2 days ago

Painful feeling due to lump at the right inguinal area

Fever

The lump existed for about 1 year ago

The lump will be felt if the patient stood up, lifting weight, and Valsalva maneuvering (mengejan) The lump will be gone if the patient took a rest or lye down The lump can’t be massaged back but previously able to be massaged back.

Inspection: Distention

Palpation: RLQ abdominal pain, jelly consistency, the lump can’t be massaged back, and more painful whenever there’s pressure on the lump.

Percussion: Increased tympany sound.

Auscultation: Increased peristaltic sound.

Complete Blood Count
Ultrasonography
Testical Examination

Diferential Diagnose

hernia, hydrocele, epididymitis, testicular torsion, femoral artery aneurysm

Risk Factor

Occupation

BMI

History of hernias

Male gender and old age

Chronic Conctipation

Chronic Cough

Anatomy of Inguinal

Inferior epigastric vessels

Musculoaponeurotic layers

Inguinal Ligament

Rectus Abdominis Muscle

Hesselbach's triangle

Patophysiology Hernia

A hernia refers to when an internal body part pushes through a weak area of muscle or the surrounding tissue wall. Hernias often do not cause any symptoms, although swelling may appear in the abdomen or groin.

A painful dragging sensation may be felt, as well as pain and swelling in the scrotum and testicles

Complication

persistent groin pain, sexual dysfunction, deep incisional/mesh infection, recurrent hernia

Treatment

Using surgery to push the bulge back into place and strengthen the weakness in the abdominal wall

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