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Ultrasound
Diagnosis
Abdominal Wall/Peritoneal Cavity
Abdominal Wall Hernia
Abdominal Wall Hernia
Ryan K. L. Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKAM (Radiology)
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James F. Griffith, MD, MRCP, FRCR
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KEY FACTS
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Hernia: Abnormal protrusion of organ or part of organ out of cavity in which it is normally contained
Reducible: Hernia that can disappear either spontaneously or with external pressure
Obstructed: Hernia leading to mechanical bowel obstruction
Strangulated: Hernia causing mechanical constriction of vascular supply to contents of hernia
Incarcerated: Hernia that cannot be reduced
Types of abdominal wall hernia: Midline (epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric), lateral (spigelian, lumbar), and incisional
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Arend CF: Static and dynamic sonography for diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias. J Ultrasound Med. 32(7):1251-9, 2013
Lee RK et al: Ultrasound of the abdominal wall and groin. Can Assoc Radiol J. 64(4):295-305, 2013
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KEY FACTS
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Hernia: Abnormal protrusion of organ or part of organ out of cavity in which it is normally contained
Reducible: Hernia that can disappear either spontaneously or with external pressure
Obstructed: Hernia leading to mechanical bowel obstruction
Strangulated: Hernia causing mechanical constriction of vascular supply to contents of hernia
Incarcerated: Hernia that cannot be reduced
Types of abdominal wall hernia: Midline (epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric), lateral (spigelian, lumbar), and incisional
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Arend CF: Static and dynamic sonography for diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias. J Ultrasound Med. 32(7):1251-9, 2013
Lee RK et al: Ultrasound of the abdominal wall and groin. Can Assoc Radiol J. 64(4):295-305, 2013
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