SURGERY – HERNIA (INGUINAL HERNIA, HIGH-YIELD NOTES)
Definition:
Hernia is protrusion of an organ through a weak point in the wall.
Types of Hernia:
- Inguinal (most common)
- Femoral (more common in females)
- Umbilical
Inguinal Hernia:
Types:
Indirect Inguinal Hernia:
- Congenital
- Passes through deep inguinal ring
- Common in young patients
Direct Inguinal Hernia:
- Acquired
- Through weak abdominal wall
- Common in elderly
Differences:
Indirect:
- Congenital
- Through deep ring
Direct:
- Acquired
- Through weak wall
Clinical Features:
- Groin swelling
- Increases on coughing
- Reducible swelling
Signs:
