Hernias: types, clinical features, complications and surgical repair options
Hernias are a bread-and-butter topic for the UKMLA AKT, and honestly, they're something you'll see constantly on the wards. Essentially, a hernia is just a protrusion of an internal organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.
To get us started, let's look at where these usually pop up. I'll find a diagram showing the most common types.
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