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2. Complicationsif hernia is • notattended • Huge swelling –Cosmesis • Obstruction • Strangulation • Incarceration Abdominal Muscles Skin Hernia isbasicallytheabnormalprotrusionorbulgingofcontents(organortissue)ofthe abdomen through a weakness in the abdominal wall musculature. Hernia is generally seenmoreinmalesthaninfemales.Elderlymalesarethemostaffectedastheabdominal wallmusculatureweakensduetoage.Herniais also themostcommonsurgicalproblem encountered in surgicalpractice. Loop of intestine HernialSac Types ofHernia Subcutaneous fattytissue UnderstandingHernia Peritoneum Externalhernia: Hernias that are visibleare externalhernias. For e.g. Inguinalhernia Internalhernia: Hernias in this categoryare notvisible. For e.g. Diaphragmatichernia Treatment Oncediagnosed,surgeryistheonlytreatmentforherniaanditcouldbeofferedby either Open Surgery or LaparoscopicSurgery. Hernia can also be classifiedas: Congenital Hernia: Hernias which arepresent since birth. For e.g. Umbilical, Inguinalhernia EPIGASTRIC incisional upperabdomen at site ofprevious atmedline surgicalincision Acquired Hernia: Hernias which occur due to weakened abdominal wall musculature either because of faulty collagen fibres or surgery are known as Acquiredhernia. Incisional hernia: Hernias resulting at the site of previous surgery are called as Incisionalhernia. Openmethod LaparoscopyMethod UMBILICAL at thenavel Inguinal hernia: The mostcommonly occurring hernias are Inguinal hernias alsocalled as Groin hernias as it is seen in the groinregion. Principle ofSurgery Reduce and push thecontents back to its normal position. Close the defect through which it protrudes out. Place mesh (net) as reinforcement. Obstructed hernia: This type of hernia is usually present in some patients whohave a kind of swelling that increases when walking or coughing (Raised abdominal pressure). Under normalcircumstances,theswellingisreducedi.e. it goes back into the abdomen. Sometimes swelling doesn’t go back and it remains out and causes severe pain and vomiting. Such type of hernias is called Obstructedhernia. Normal Hernia AfterMesh Repair FEMORAL occur in the femoralcanal INDIRECTINGUINAL at the openingof theinguinal Duration ofstay Day care surgery, ifuncomplicated DIRECTINGUINAL near the openingof the inguinalcanel