Hernia Types of Hernias 3

Question 1

A pantaloon hernia refers to what combination?

Accepted Answer

Both direct and indirect inguinal hernias occurring simultaneously

Answer

An inguinal and femoral hernia on the same side

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Two umbilical hernias

Answer

A hiatal and epigastric hernia

Question 2

Which hernia is most common in elderly, thin women and presents with thigh pain resembling hip pathology?

Accepted Answer

Obturator hernia

Answer

Inguinal hernia

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Femoral hernia

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Lumbar hernia

Question 3

An epigastric hernia occurs through which area?

Accepted Answer

The linea alba above the umbilicus

Answer

The umbilicus

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The femoral canal

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A prior surgical scar

Question 4

Which congenital hernia type results from failure of the processus vaginalis to close?

Accepted Answer

Indirect inguinal hernia

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Umbilical hernia

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Femoral hernia

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Epigastric hernia

Question 5

What is an Amyand hernia?

Accepted Answer

A hernia containing the appendix within the inguinal sac

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A hernia through the obturator foramen

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A Meckel diverticulum in a femoral hernia

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A hernia with no visible lump

Question 6

In which patient group are femoral hernias relatively more common compared to inguinal hernias?

Accepted Answer

Women

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Elderly men

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Children under five

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Obese men