Umbilical Swelling
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Umbilical Swelling

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What are the two types of hernias?

  • Simple and complex hernias
  • Reducible and irreducible hernias (correct)
  • Benign and malignant hernias
  • Congenital and acquired hernias

    • Which size of hernia has the highest risk of strangulation?

  • All sizes have the same risk
  • Large hernias
  • Small hernias
  • Medium hernias (correct)

    • What are the possible complications related to herniation?

  • Failure to survive
  • Failure to suckle
  • Vocalisation associated with pain
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Can congenital hernias be hereditary?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hernia may require surgical intervention?

    <p>Large hernia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the communication between the bladder and umbilicus called?

    <p>Urachus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for small hernias?

    <p>Natural resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of strangulated intestine in animals?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can hernias be acquired?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cardinal sign of patent urachus?

    <p>Urine dribbling from the umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is useful for diagnosing patent urachus?

    <p>Ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using constricting bands around a hernia?

    <p>To cause fibrosis and scarring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for umbilical infections?

    <p>Resection of infected structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of marsupialization in the management of umbilical infections?

    <p>To remove the infected structures from the abdominal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of strangularity in Meckel's diverticulum?

    <p>Congenital abnormality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using silver nitrate or iodine in the treatment of hernias?

    <p>To cause fibroplasia and granulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential complication of umbilical infections if left untreated?

    <p>Systemic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying antiseptic solutions to the umbilicus after birth?

    <p>To limit environmental contamination of the site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential complications of herniation?

    <p>Potential complications of herniation include strangulation of the intestine and sepsis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do congenital hernias differ from acquired hernias?

    <p>Congenital hernias are present at birth and can be hereditary, while acquired hernias develop later in life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the umbilicus in herniation?

    <p>The umbilicus can be the site of a defect in the umbilical wall, leading to herniation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the communication between the bladder and umbilicus called?

    <p>The communication between the bladder and umbilicus is called a persistent urachus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of strangulated intestine in animals?

    <p>Signs of strangulated intestine in animals include failure to survive, failure to suckle, vocalization associated with pain, and biochemical and hematological markers associated with sepsis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for large hernias?

    <p>Large hernias often require surgical intervention for repair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the possible causes of swelling in the umbilical region?

    <p>Possible causes of swelling in the umbilical region include defects in the umbilical wall, infections, and a persistent urachus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential complications of a patent urachus?

    <p>Infection and uroperitoneum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ultrasound in the diagnosis of umbilical infections?

    <p>To determine the involved structures for resection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for umbilical abscesses?

    <p>Lancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for managing systemic disease in umbilical infections?

    <p>Lancing abscesses or managing systemic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying antiseptic solutions to the umbilicus after birth?

    <p>To limit environmental contamination and prevent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the cardinal signs of a patent urachus?

    <p>Urine dribbling from the umbilicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surgical technique can be used to close infected structures in umbilical infections?

    <p>Marsupialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential complications of localized umbilical infection?

    <p>Synovial sepsis or joint ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

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