Epigastric hernia
It is protrusion of contents through Epigastrium or midway b/w the umbilicus and xiphoid process.
Causes:
Intra abdominal malignancy
Clinical features:
Swelling in Epigastrium
If intestine is there in contents gurgling sounds can be audible
Diagnoses:
Clinical examination:
Management:
Moyo’s repair (contents are reduced and excess part is excised then layers are repaired)
Incisional (postoperative) hernia
Incisional (postoperative) hernia
Definition:
It means when there is protrusion of hernia through an incision.
Predisposing factors:
Abdominal distension, cough infection’s at scar.
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