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What is the most common type of hernia?
What is the most common type of hernia?
- Incisional hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Indirect inguinal hernia (correct)
- Direct inguinal hernia
What is the main difference between indirect and direct inguinal hernias?
What is the main difference between indirect and direct inguinal hernias?
- Indirect hernias are more common in females, while direct hernias are more common in males.
- Indirect hernias are more likely to be reducible, while direct hernias are more likely to be irreducible.
- Indirect hernias are congenital, while direct hernias are acquired.
- Indirect hernias protrude through the internal inguinal ring, while direct hernias protrude through a weakness in the abdominal wall. (correct)
Which of the following is not a common cause of hernia?
Which of the following is not a common cause of hernia?
- Muscle weakness
- Obesity
- Appendicitis (correct)
- Chronic coughing
Which of the following is the most common content of a hernia sac?
Which of the following is the most common content of a hernia sac?
What is the typical presentation of a hernia?
What is the typical presentation of a hernia?
What is the recommended treatment for acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis?
What is the recommended treatment for acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis?
Which complication of a hernia is characterized by impaired blood supply, leading to swelling and then arterial obstruction?
Which complication of a hernia is characterized by impaired blood supply, leading to swelling and then arterial obstruction?
Which type of hernia is more common in females according to the text?
Which type of hernia is more common in females according to the text?
What type of hernia is most liable to strangulate according to the text?
What type of hernia is most liable to strangulate according to the text?
What is a sign of strangulation of a hernia according to the text?
What is a sign of strangulation of a hernia according to the text?
What type of hernia is caused by a weakness in the muscle wall at the site of a previous surgery?
What type of hernia is caused by a weakness in the muscle wall at the site of a previous surgery?
What imaging test can help diagnose intestinal obstruction in a patient with a hernia?
What imaging test can help diagnose intestinal obstruction in a patient with a hernia?
In the initial resuscitation of a patient with an obstructed hernia, which of the following measures is essential?
In the initial resuscitation of a patient with an obstructed hernia, which of the following measures is essential?
When exploring the hernia sac during surgery, what should be done with the contents of the sac?
When exploring the hernia sac during surgery, what should be done with the contents of the sac?
Which of the following statements is true about the constricting ring in a hernia?
Which of the following statements is true about the constricting ring in a hernia?
What should be done with the bowel before assessing its viability after releasing the constricting ring?
What should be done with the bowel before assessing its viability after releasing the constricting ring?
Which of the following characteristics indicates that the bowel is gangrenous?
Which of the following characteristics indicates that the bowel is gangrenous?
What is the recommended treatment for gangrenous bowel in a hernia case?
What is the recommended treatment for gangrenous bowel in a hernia case?
