Imaging Hernias of the Abdominal Wall

  • J. Andrew Hamlin
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Abstract

The diagnosis of abdominal wall hernia is usually made on physical examination by the palpation of a peritoneal impulse on coughing or the detection of a reducible or changeable mass. When the diagnosis of hernia is certain and the symptoms and physical examination correlate, there is no need for an imaging study to confirm the hernia. Many patients, however, present with symptoms that are either nonspecific or are suggestive of hernia but are unaccompanied by physical signs indicating the presence of a hernia. These patients are referred for an imaging study.

Keywords

Inguinal Hernia Anterior Abdominal Wall Groin Pain Femoral Hernia Groin Hernia 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • J. Andrew Hamlin
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of RadiologySt. John’s HospitalSanta MonicaUSA

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