Incisional Hernia Treatment Surgical treatment is necessary if the defect is narrow, if there is discomfort to the patient, or if there is a danger of obstruction. Preoperative preparation includes reduction of weight, control of cough, etc. There are various operations for the treatment of incisional hernia depending upon the size of the defect, anatomical location … [Read more...] about Incisional Hernia Treatment Notes
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hernia Multiple Choice Question And Answers
Hernia Multiple Choice Question And Answers Question 1. Length of inguinal canal is: 4 cm 6 cm 8 cm 10 cm Answer: 1. 4 cm Question 2. Which of the following is not a boundary of the Hesselbach’s triangle? Rectus abdominis Inguinal ligament Inferior epigastric artery Testicular artery Answer: 4. Testicular artery Question 3. The following … [Read more...] about Hernia Multiple Choice Question And Answers
Hernia Types and Treatment
Spigelian Hernia It is an interstitial hernia that occurs through the Spigelian fasciitis is a thin strip of fascia that runs parallel to the outer border of the rectus sheath from the tip of the 9th costal cartilage to the pubic tubercle. Since it is very wide in the region of the umbilicus/arcuate line, Spigelian hernias occur commonly at this level. Spigelian … [Read more...] about Hernia Types and Treatment
Umbilical Hernia Causes and Treatment
Umbilical Hernia It can be discussed under three headings: Umbilical hernia of newborn Umbilical hernia of infants and children Umbilical hernia of adults. Umbilical Hernia Of Newborn It is called omphalocele—exomphalos. It is found in 1 in 6000 live births. Failure of the midgut as a whole or part to return into the coelomic cavity during embryonic … [Read more...] about Umbilical Hernia Causes and Treatment
Femoral Hernia Causes and Treatment
Femoral Hernia Describe anatomy, pathophysiology, required investigations for diagnosis of femoral hernia and the surgical techniques in management of femoral hernia. Herniation of intra-abdominal contents through the femoral canal is described as femoral hernia Women are more often involved, as compared to men with the ratio being 2:1, which is doubled in parous … [Read more...] about Femoral Hernia Causes and Treatment