Hernia

Hernia, and other hernias - As the hernia is referred to as Skrotalhernie, we go first to the term "hernia" field. A hernia is colloquially referred to as "broken". Meant by the prolapse of the peritoneum through a hole in the abdominal wall (outer fraction) or in the diaphragm (the inner break). The peritoneum is the hernia sac and can parts of the intestine or the large network that covers the intestine outside, contain, or be filled with liquid. Rarely the bowel is trapped in a pocket within the peritoneum of the abdominal cavity. About four percent of the population suffer in their lives to a hernia. Fractures are also among the most common diseases in surgery, hernia operations are in accordance with the most common surgical procedures. They occur mainly in children and between 40 and 50 years of age. Almost exclusively boys and men are affected.

What hernias be distinguished?
After the place where they appear, we distinguish several hernias:

    Hernia:
    He holds a stake of 70 percent in men and 60 percent for women the most common type of hernia.

    Hernia (Skrotalhernie):
    The hernia sac travels along the spermatic cord and may continue to go down into the scrotum. The testicle will then greatly enlarged, possibly intestinal parts in it are palpable.

    Umbilical hernia:
    Congenital hernias result from weaknesses in the abdominal wall at the navel. They are the second most common type of hernia, affecting mainly infants and very obese people.

    Diaphragmatic hernia:
    The hernial sac is pushed through a hole in the diaphragm into the chest between the ribs and pleura.

    Femoral hernia:
    Occurs mainly in women. Hernial opening leg of the channel is between the inguinal ligament and pelvic bones.
    Less common forms are broken pelvis and lumbar hernia Epigastric hernia called.