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What is the etiology of congenital inguinal hernia?
What is the etiology of congenital inguinal hernia?
- Unobliterated processes vaginalis (correct)
- Damaged nerve supply of the muscles
- Weak abdominal wall due to obesity
- Raised intra-abdominal pressure
What is the clinical definition of a hernia?
What is the clinical definition of a hernia?
- Weak scar
- Damaged nerve supply of the muscles
- Painless swelling
- Expansile impulse on cough (correct)
What are the components of a hernia?
What are the components of a hernia?
- Coverings
- Weak abdominal wall
- Damaged nerve supply of the muscles
- Content (correct)
What is the content of a hernia sac?
What is the content of a hernia sac?
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What causes acquired hernias due to raised intra-abdominal pressure?
What causes acquired hernias due to raised intra-abdominal pressure?
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