Hernias – SURGERY STUDENT

Hematoma

Hematomas are collections of blood in subcutaneous tissue or deeper tissues at site of surgery (in post-operative setting). They are named according to location (e.g. abdominal wall, parathyroid, retroperitoneal) and…

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Seroma

A seroma is a collection of fluid composed of fat, serum, and lymph. Seromas commonly develop following surgery as the body tries to fill in the dead space created during…

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Umbilical Hernia Repair

Umbilical hernias are defined as hernia defects occurring 3 cm superior or inferior to the umbilicus. In 1882, T. F. Chevasse reported success using the transperitoneal approach in the case…

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Ventral Hernia

Ventral hernias are hernias that occur through the anterior abdominal wall. Etiology Physical exam Imaging Relevant Information Complications Scoring Systems/Classifications Differential Diagnoses

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