General Surgery — Flashcards

Which type of inguinal hernia involves protrusion of the bowel through the deep inguinal ring, superficial inguinal ring, and into the scrotum? _____

Direct inguinal hernias herniate _____ to the inferior epigastric vessels

What are the examination findings for obstructed hernias? _____

Incisional hernias occur in ~_____% of patients who have had abdominal operations

Primary anal fissures are caused by _____ such as straining, hard stools, constipation, & anal sex

_____ hernias occur at the site of prior surgical incisions due to fascial closure breakdown

_____ are the most common type of hernias

Hint: location

Anal fissures are associated with chronic constipation and a _____ diet

A _____ hernia involves the ability to return the displaced organ or tissue to normal anatomical location

Groin hernias typically consist of _____ & femoral hernias