Abdominal wall hernias. Issue 6 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rance, Caroline; Jones, Alun
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 14:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 379
• Page End: 385
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/17557380211001890
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

An abdominal wall hernia is the abnormal protrusion of an intra-abdominal viscus, or part of a viscus, through a defect in the muscular and fascial layers of the abdominal wall. A prompt and thorough assessment must be carried out in order to differentiate hernias, particularly those containing bowel, from other causes of abdominal swelling. Abdominal wall hernias are one of the commonest types of hernia that a GP will encounter in their daily practice. This article discusses the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of commonly presenting abdominal wall hernias.