Hernia

Question 1

Feature of initial hernia

Answer 1

Often asymptomatic
Superior and medial to pubic tubercle
Groin lump

Question 2

Inguinal hernia management

Answer 2

ALWAYS need op even if asymptomatic
Routine surgical referral
Unilateral = open
Bilateral or recurring = laparoscopic

Question 3

Most common nerve injury inguinal hernia repair

Answer 3

ilioinguinal nerve

Question 4

ilioinguinal nerve damage presentation

Answer 4

numbness or tingling over the superomedial thigh, base of penis, or anterior scrotum/labia

Question 5

Inguinal hernia management

Answer 5

ALWAYS need op even if asymptomatic
Routine surgical referral
Unilateral = open
Bilateral or recurring = laparoscopic

Question 6

What is a mass below and lateral to the pubic tubercle most likely to be

Answer 6

Femoral hernia