Abdominal Hernias. Ada Yee

Содержание

Слайд 2

Warm up

Indirect inguinal hernias are caused by weakness of the transversalis fascia
Direct

Warm up Indirect inguinal hernias are caused by weakness of the transversalis
inguinal hernias are often more bilateral than indirect
Definition
Protruding viscus beyond covering of the cavity in which it is normally contained

FALSE

TRUE

Слайд 3

Anatomy

Inguinal Canal
Post – transversalis fascia
Anterior – internal & external obliques
Roof – Conjoint

Anatomy Inguinal Canal Post – transversalis fascia Anterior – internal & external
Tendon, transverse abdominis & internal oblique
Floor – inguinal ligament

Слайд 4

Types

>♂ (descent of testes)
Indirect
due to patent processus vaginalis, 70% all inguinal

Types >♂ (descent of testes) Indirect due to patent processus vaginalis, 70%
hernias
Lateral to inferior epigastric vessel
Direct
weakness posterior wall, can be often B/L
Medial to inferior epigastric vessel

Слайд 5

Types

Pantaloon
Indirect & direct at same time
Tend to be in the elderly
Sliding
Sometimes

Types Pantaloon Indirect & direct at same time Tend to be in
retroperitoneal structure slides down posterior abdo wall & herniates into inguinal canal taking along overlying peritoneum with it

Слайд 6

Types

Incarcerated
A chronically irreducible hernia which is not strangulated
Strangled
Tends to occur with indirect

Types Incarcerated A chronically irreducible hernia which is not strangulated Strangled Tends
hernias.
Hernia contents become constricted by the narrow deep ring or they twist.
Venous return obstructed, swelling appears, arterial obstruction & infarction soon follows.
Associated with Sx & Sx of bowel obstruction & peritonitis

Слайд 7

Inguinal Hernias

Examination
Supine & standing
Palpate landmarks
Ask pt to cough
Characteristics of lump
Reducible /

Inguinal Hernias Examination Supine & standing Palpate landmarks Ask pt to cough
compressible
Pulsatile, expansile
Hot, tender
Smooth, irregular
Soft, hard
Cough impulse
Surface landmarks
ASIS & pubic tubercle – inguinal ligament lies b/w
Deep ring 2cm above midpoint of inguinal ligament
Mid inguinal point is ½ way b/w ASIS & pubic symphysis – femoral artery
Superficial ring is 2cm above & medial to pubic tubercle

Слайд 8

ΔΔ

Femoral hernia
Lie lateral & below the pubic tubercle
Lymphadenopathy
Mobile, pain, fever, recent infections,

ΔΔ Femoral hernia Lie lateral & below the pubic tubercle Lymphadenopathy Mobile,
weight loss (examine other nodes)
Saphina varix
Dilatation long saphenous vein. Look for emptying on pressure & refilling on release. Disappears supine.
Femoral artery aneurysm
Below inguinal ligament. Expansile pulsation.
Groin abscess
Undescended tests
Varacocoele / hydrocoele
Littre’s hernia

Слайд 9

Investigations

Underlying diseases such as chronic respiratory problems, constipation, urinary issues
Herniography
Not commonly used

Investigations Underlying diseases such as chronic respiratory problems, constipation, urinary issues Herniography
– dye into peritoneum
CT – rare hernias

Слайд 10

Management & Indications for Surgery

Management & Indications for Surgery

Слайд 11

Open Inguinal Repair

Anaesthesia – general, spinal, local
Position - supine
Incision – 2cm above

Open Inguinal Repair Anaesthesia – general, spinal, local Position - supine Incision
& parallel to medial ½ of inguinal ligament
Procedure
Wound is deepened to external oblique aponeurosis & the inguinal ligament is exposed.
Inguinal canal is entered 1 cm above the ligament by dividing the aponeurosis along its length. Identify & protect the ilioinguinal nerve
Spermatic cord is mobilized off the inguinal ligament & posterior wall. If it is a direct hernia, it is reduced & held in position with an absorbable suture.
If indirect hernia, the spermatic fascia & cremaster is divided longitudinally to enter the cord

Слайд 12

Open Inguinal Repair

Procedure cont’
Indirect sac will be identified by separating the cord

Open Inguinal Repair Procedure cont’ Indirect sac will be identified by separating
structures. The sac then dissected from the cord to the level of the internal ring.
The indirect sac is opened & any contents reduced back into the abdomen.
The neck of the sac is transfixed & the sac excised.
A piece of synthetic (e.g. polypropylene) mesh is trimmed to size & sutured without tension from the pubic tubercle along the inguinal ligament below, to the internal oblique aponeurosis above, using non-absorbable sutures. The lateral limit of the mesh encircles the cord at the internal ring
Closure – in layers
Post op complications – recurrence, haematoma, infection, ilioinguinal neuropathy

Слайд 13

Laparoscopic

Anaesthesia – general
Position – supine
Incision & Approach
A 2 cm transverse incision is

Laparoscopic Anaesthesia – general Position – supine Incision & Approach A 2
made lateral to the lower part of the umbilicus on hernia side. The anterior rectus sheath is opened transversely & rectus muscle retracted laterally. Pass a finger to sweep open the space behind rectus
This space & the retropubic space may be further opened by inflating a balloon
A 10 mm blunt port, with an air-tight seal, is inserted into the wound & the space is inflated with CO2 at 15 mmHg. Laparoscope with camera is inserted through this port.
Under direct vision two further ports, a 10 mm and a 5mm, are inserted in the midline into the new preperitoneal space for instumentation.

Слайд 14

Laparoscopic

Procedure
The peritoneum is separated from the abdominal wall behind the inguinal area,

Laparoscopic Procedure The peritoneum is separated from the abdominal wall behind the
laterally to the ASIS & medially across the midline.
The inferior epigastric vessels identified & left attached to back of abdominal wall. A direct sac lies medial to these vessels & is withdrawn into abdomen.
To find indirect sac, the cord is 1st identified lateral to these vessels. When the outer layer of the cord is separated, the sac will be seen & withdrawn into the abdomen separating it from the vas & testicular vessels
A 15 cm x 10 cm mesh is placed over the inguinal area running from lateral to & covering deep inguinal ring, & extending across the midline. Metal tacks can be placed medially to hold it in place
When the position of the mesh is satisfactory gas is vented & the peritoneum obliterates the preperitoneal space & secures mesh position.
Closure - The ports are withdrawn & skin closed.
Post op Complications - recurrence

Слайд 15

Complications of Op

Infection
Bleeding
Recurrence
Urinary retention
Testicular atrophy
Neuropraxia / nerve entrapment

Complications of Op Infection Bleeding Recurrence Urinary retention Testicular atrophy Neuropraxia / nerve entrapment