Hernias (PEARLS) SMARTYPANCE.COM FINAL EXAM 2024.

Hernias (PEARLS) SMARTYPANCE.COM FINAL EXAM 2024. What type of inguinal hernia is felt on the side of the finger during exam? - CORRECT ANSWER Direct What type of inguinal hernia is felt on the tip of the finger during exam? - CORRECT ANSWER Indirect Will umbilical hernias in children 12 months old usually resolve on their own? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes Risk factors for ventral hernia? - CORRECT ANSWER Abdominal surgery - Age - Obesity - Wound infection - Surgical drains What is the Dx and treatment? Stomach herniated up into thorax. - CORRECT ANSWER Paraesophageal hernia - Surgery recommended Common symptoms associated with sliding hiatal hernia? - CORRECT ANSWER Reflux and heartburn Which type of inguinal hernia is congenital and generally happens before age one? - CORRECT ANSWER Indirect A 14 year old male presents with a protruding mass that touches the side of the index finger with coughing. What is your diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Direct inguinal hernia