Hernias Flashcards by Pikin Ag

Direct

Inguinal 👴🏼

Weakness of transversalis facia.
Protrudes through hesselbach 🔺
Travels medial to inferior epigastric vessels

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Indirect inguinal👱🏼‍♂️

Patent processus vaginalis
Content protrudes through deep inguinal ring
Travels lateral to inferior epigastric vessels

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Femoral hernia 👩🏻

Weakness of proximal femoral canal

Content protrudes through femoral ring
Travels inferior to inguinal ligament

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Hernias Flashcards