Imaging in Abdominal Surgery

Desmoid

KEY FACTS Terminology Rare, benign, locally aggressive, nonencapsulated mesenchymal neoplasms of connective or fibrous tissue You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Traumatic Abdominal Wall Hernia

KEY FACTS Terminology Traumatic disruption of musculature and fascia of anterior abdominal wall due to blunt trauma Imaging Contrast-enhanced, multiplanar CT Common locations include iliac crest region in seat belt injuries and lower abdomen (lateral to rectus sheath or inguinal…

Morgagni Hernia

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Bochdalek Hernia

KEY FACTS Terminology Type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia resulting in protrusion of abdominal contents through defect in posterolateral portion of diaphragm You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…

Transmesenteric Internal Hernia

KEY FACTS Terminology Protrusion of bowel loops through acquired or congenital abdominal mesenteric defect You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Paraduodenal Hernia

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Lumbar Hernia

KEY FACTS Terminology Lumbar hernia: Protrusion of abdominal contents through defect in lumbar region Can occur in either superior lumbar triangle of Grynfeltt-Lesshaft or inferior lumbar triangle of Petit – Superior lumbar triangle of Grynfeltt-Lesshaft defined by 12th rib superiorly, superior…

Spigelian Hernia

KEY FACTS Terminology Hernia through defect in aponeurosis of internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…