Inguinal hernia, indirect inguinal hernia, direct inguinal hernia, femoral hernia
Definitions
Hernia: Weakness or defect in fibromuscular wall with protrusion of all or part of organ through defect
Reducible: Hernia recedes spontaneously or with external pressure (manual or transducer)
Incarcerated: Nonreducible
Strangulated: Compromised vascular supply of hernia contents
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Selected References
Piga E et al: Imaging modalities for inguinal hernia diagnosis: a systematic review. Hernia. 24(5):917-26, 2020
Itani KMF et al: Approach to groin hernias. JAMA Surg. 154(6):551-2, 2019
Cabarrus MC et al: From inguinal hernias to spermatic cord lipomas: pearls, pitfalls, and mimics of abdominal and pelvic hernias. Radiographics. 37(7):2063-82, 2017
Arend CF: Static and dynamic sonography for diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias. J Ultrasound Med. 32(7):1251-9, 2013
Jain N et al: Ultrasound of the abdominal wall: what lies beneath? Clin Radiol. 68(1):85-93, 2013
Robinson A et al: Meta-analysis of sonography in the diagnosis of inguinal hernias. J Ultrasound Med. 32(2):339-46, 2013
Bhosale PR et al: The inguinal canal: anatomy and imaging features of common and uncommon masses. Radiographics. 28(3):819-35; quiz 913, 2008
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Inguinal hernia, indirect inguinal hernia, direct inguinal hernia, femoral hernia
Definitions
Hernia: Weakness or defect in fibromuscular wall with protrusion of all or part of organ through defect
Reducible: Hernia recedes spontaneously or with external pressure (manual or transducer)
Incarcerated: Nonreducible
Strangulated: Compromised vascular supply of hernia contents
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT and MR
Radiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Piga E et al: Imaging modalities for inguinal hernia diagnosis: a systematic review. Hernia. 24(5):917-26, 2020
Itani KMF et al: Approach to groin hernias. JAMA Surg. 154(6):551-2, 2019
Cabarrus MC et al: From inguinal hernias to spermatic cord lipomas: pearls, pitfalls, and mimics of abdominal and pelvic hernias. Radiographics. 37(7):2063-82, 2017
Arend CF: Static and dynamic sonography for diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias. J Ultrasound Med. 32(7):1251-9, 2013
Jain N et al: Ultrasound of the abdominal wall: what lies beneath? Clin Radiol. 68(1):85-93, 2013
Robinson A et al: Meta-analysis of sonography in the diagnosis of inguinal hernias. J Ultrasound Med. 32(2):339-46, 2013
Bhosale PR et al: The inguinal canal: anatomy and imaging features of common and uncommon masses. Radiographics. 28(3):819-35; quiz 913, 2008
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