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What is another term meaning diaphragmatic hernia?
Another term for diaphragmatic hernia is a hiatal hernia.
What is a ventral hernia containing omentum?
This is an omental hernia. There is a weak space in the ventral wall (abdomen) and the lining of the cavity (perineum) has protruded out but also some of the fat. The fat is like an apron covering the intestines. This is called the omentum.
Can you get a hernia two times?
Yes, it is possible to get a hernia more than once. Having a previous hernia does not prevent you from developing another one in a different location or even in the same area if the underlying issues that contributed to the first hernia are not addressed.
What are the types of hernia?
The different kinds of hernia are listed below: * Congenital hernia: occur in babies, present from birth. * Inguinal hernia: common in sportsmen, involves part of the bowel protrudibng into the groin * Hiatus hernia: involves the stomach, where it enters the chest cavity via the hiatus. * Incarcerated hernia: where the hernia has swollen up. * Reducible hernia: one that can be manipulated back into place easily, much like a dislocated joint can be repositioned with relative ease. * Irreducible hernia: can't be returned to its original position without surgical intervention. * Strangulated hernia: potentially fatal, as it means the bood supply has been cut off by the hernia. There are even more types, each with their own subtle variations. These can be viewed from the link. [source: adapted from First Aid, by Geddes and Grosset]
When a hernia can be returned to the abdominal cavity it is said to be what?
Reducible The hernia is said to be 'reducible' if it can be returned to the abdominal cavity and 'incarcerated' when it cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity.
What is the herniation of abdominal contents through the pelvic diaphragm called?
hiatal hernia
What is cystorectocele?
Cyst means bladder or sac, rect means rectum, and cele means hernia or protrusion. A cystocele is herniation of the bladder, and rectocele is herniation of the rectum. Put together, cystorectocele is herniation of the urinary bladder and rectum (usually referring to herniation into the vagina.)
What is a bowel herniation?
Rectal hernia is called rectocele (occurs in women).rectoceleHemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectum.A rectal hernia is known as: rectocele (occuring in women).rectocelerectoceleRectal prolapse
What term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdomal wall?
Herniation. A inguinal hernia is a protrusion of any bowel content (including omental fat) through the lower abdominal musculature.inguinal hernia
What is haital hernia?
A hiatal hernia is when abdominal contents, like the intestines, protrude through a small hole that is designed for the esophagus to pass through the diaphragm. The herniation referrs to the strangling of the intestines and the hiatus is the name of the opening,
What is endplate hernia?
it is a condition of the spine, in brief; it is the herniation (bulging prior to rupturing) of the spinal disks, CAUSED by bony growths on the bottom of your vertebrae.
What is the term meaning herniation of the meninges?
Meningocele is the medical term for a hernia of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. The suffix for hernia is -cele. Meningomyelocele is protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges.meningocele
What is the Medical term meaning hernia of the lung?
That is the medical term: lung herniation. It can occur intercostal (between the ribs), sternal (through an opening in the sternum) or diagram (into the abdominal cavity). The first and third are often due to chest injuries and the second happens during fetal development.
What is the medical term meaning hernia of the vagina?
Cystocele is the term meaning hernia of the bladder.Hernia of urinary bladder is known as sliding hernia. This hernia occurs when an organ drags along part of peritoneum,or ,in other words,the organ is a part of the hernia sac.The colon and urinary bladder are often involved. the term also frequently refers to sliding hernia of the stomach.
What are the major differences between omphalocele and umbilical hernia?
Congenital omphalocele is a persistence of the herniation of the abdominal contents into the proximal part of the umbilical cord. Whereas, the umbilical hernia occurs when intestines herniate through the imperfectly closed umbilicus. SIMILARITY: Both herniation occurs thru the umbilicus. DIFFERENCE: In the umbilical hernias, the protruding mass is covered by subcutaneous tissue and skins, whereas in congenital omphalocele it's not.
What is the medical term meaning herniation of the spleen?
Hernia splenica lumbalisHernias of the lumbar region are rare but have been reported to occur after trauma, flank surgery, iliac bone grafting, spontaneously, or as a result of congenital abnormality of musculoskeletal development. The acquired type is more common than the congenital type. The contents of the hernia most commonly are retroperitoneal fat, kidney, and bowel. We report a case of an asymptomatic postincisional lumbar herniation of a spleen that was diagnosed by computed tomography.splenocele
Why is there increased bowel sounds with an inguinal hernia?
The increase in bowel sounds is because the normal pathway of the intestinal tract has been altered due to the hernia. Not only does the herniation cause increased bowel sounds but also pain associated with the movement of intestinal contents. If it is painful you should get medical attention.
