Anatomy
·Abdomen
Inguinal & Abdominal Wall Hernias
⭐ PREMIUM
A hernia is protrusion of viscus/peritoneum through a weak point. Distinguishing direct vs indirect inguinal and femoral hernias is heavily tested.
INDIRECT INGUINAL HERNIA (commonest overall)
• Through the DEEP ring, LATERAL to the inferior epigastric vessels; follows the cord, can descend into the scrotum.
• Congenital (patent processus vaginalis); commonest hernia in both sexes and at all ag…
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