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Which structure forms the anterior wall of the inguinal canal?
Which structure forms the anterior wall of the inguinal canal?
- Spermatic cord
- Deep inguinal ring
- Conjoint tendon
- External oblique aponeurosis (correct)
Where do the inferior epigastric vessels lie in relation to the deep ring of the inguinal canal?
Where do the inferior epigastric vessels lie in relation to the deep ring of the inguinal canal?
- At the medial edge (correct)
- Below the deep ring
- Above the deep ring
- At the lateral edge
What is transmitted through the inguinal canal in females?
What is transmitted through the inguinal canal in females?
- Spermatic cord
- Conjoint tendon
- Round ligament (correct)
- Deep inguinal ring
Which nerve lies in the spermatic cord within the inguinal canal?
Which nerve lies in the spermatic cord within the inguinal canal?
What forms when a portion of peritoneum is dragged with the testis during its descent to the scrotum?
What forms when a portion of peritoneum is dragged with the testis during its descent to the scrotum?
What may persist if the processus vaginalis does not completely obliterate during development?
What may persist if the processus vaginalis does not completely obliterate during development?
What is a hernia?
What is a hernia?
What is a Richter's hernia?
What is a Richter's hernia?
What is the typical complaint of a patient with an external hernia?
What is the typical complaint of a patient with an external hernia?
When are hernias said to be reducible?
When are hernias said to be reducible?
What is a common cause of acquired hernias?
What is a common cause of acquired hernias?
What is the recommended treatment for an umbilical hernia according to the text?
What is the recommended treatment for an umbilical hernia according to the text?
What type of hernia is seen in older children around the umbilicus?
What type of hernia is seen in older children around the umbilicus?
What occurs in a true umbilical hernia?
What occurs in a true umbilical hernia?
In which patients is a para-umbilical hernia often found?
In which patients is a para-umbilical hernia often found?
What should be done if a strangulated femoral hernia is detected?
What should be done if a strangulated femoral hernia is detected?
What is the midline defect repaired by when treating an umbilical hernia in infants?
What is the midline defect repaired by when treating an umbilical hernia in infants?
What are some signs of strangulation in a patient with a hernia?
What are some signs of strangulation in a patient with a hernia?
What is the essential treatment for strangulation in a patient with a hernia?
What is the essential treatment for strangulation in a patient with a hernia?
How can gangrenous bowel be identified during surgery?
How can gangrenous bowel be identified during surgery?
What should be done after releasing the constricting ring during hernia surgery?
What should be done after releasing the constricting ring during hernia surgery?
What imaging technique may show dilated bowel and air/fluid levels in a patient with suspected intestinal obstruction?
What imaging technique may show dilated bowel and air/fluid levels in a patient with suspected intestinal obstruction?
Which of the following is not a sign of strangulation in a patient with a hernia?
Which of the following is not a sign of strangulation in a patient with a hernia?
What is advised for an adult with a congenital indirect sac hernia?
What is advised for an adult with a congenital indirect sac hernia?
Why is it recommended to perform a prophylactic posterior wall repair in adults with hernias?
Why is it recommended to perform a prophylactic posterior wall repair in adults with hernias?
Where does the femoral hernia sac lie?
Where does the femoral hernia sac lie?
What is the function of the femoral canal?
What is the function of the femoral canal?
Why are femoral hernias more common in women than in men?
Why are femoral hernias more common in women than in men?
How are femoral hernias usually treated?
How are femoral hernias usually treated?
