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Clinical Examination of Inguinal Hernia and Scrotal Swellings  Valentina Lefemine MD, MRCS (Eng) Specialist Registrar in Surgery  All Wales Training Programme

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Page 1: Hernia and Scrotum

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Clinical Examination ofInguinal Hernia and

Scrotal Swellings

Valentina Lefemine MD MRCS (Eng)

Specialist Registrar in Surgery

All Wales Training Programme

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Introduction

Patient standing up

Patient lying down

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Inspection

Scrotum groin crease groinLOOK for

- Scars (manually part the skin fold)- Asymmetry

- Lumpsswelling in both sides

- Skin Changes

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Inspection

Look for swelling in both sides

Cough ndashlook (one side)

Cough ndash look (other side)

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Scrotum groin

Feel mass testicle

cord structures

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Lump ( groin scrotum)

Describe lump Introduction (tenderness site size)

Define (shape surface edges)

Composition (consistency fluctuancepulsatility compressibility reducibility)

Layer of origin (fixity tethering) Overlying surrounding skin

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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Introduction

Patient standing up

Patient lying down

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Inspection

Scrotum groin crease groinLOOK for

- Scars (manually part the skin fold)- Asymmetry

- Lumpsswelling in both sides

- Skin Changes

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Inspection

Look for swelling in both sides

Cough ndashlook (one side)

Cough ndash look (other side)

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Scrotum groin

Feel mass testicle

cord structures

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Lump ( groin scrotum)

Describe lump Introduction (tenderness site size)

Define (shape surface edges)

Composition (consistency fluctuancepulsatility compressibility reducibility)

Layer of origin (fixity tethering) Overlying surrounding skin

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 3: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Inspection

Scrotum groin crease groinLOOK for

- Scars (manually part the skin fold)- Asymmetry

- Lumpsswelling in both sides

- Skin Changes

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Inspection

Look for swelling in both sides

Cough ndashlook (one side)

Cough ndash look (other side)

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Scrotum groin

Feel mass testicle

cord structures

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Lump ( groin scrotum)

Describe lump Introduction (tenderness site size)

Define (shape surface edges)

Composition (consistency fluctuancepulsatility compressibility reducibility)

Layer of origin (fixity tethering) Overlying surrounding skin

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 4: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Inspection

Look for swelling in both sides

Cough ndashlook (one side)

Cough ndash look (other side)

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Scrotum groin

Feel mass testicle

cord structures

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Lump ( groin scrotum)

Describe lump Introduction (tenderness site size)

Define (shape surface edges)

Composition (consistency fluctuancepulsatility compressibility reducibility)

Layer of origin (fixity tethering) Overlying surrounding skin

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 5: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Scrotum groin

Feel mass testicle

cord structures

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Lump ( groin scrotum)

Describe lump Introduction (tenderness site size)

Define (shape surface edges)

Composition (consistency fluctuancepulsatility compressibility reducibility)

Layer of origin (fixity tethering) Overlying surrounding skin

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 6: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Lump ( groin scrotum)

Describe lump Introduction (tenderness site size)

Define (shape surface edges)

Composition (consistency fluctuancepulsatility compressibility reducibility)

Layer of origin (fixity tethering) Overlying surrounding skin

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 7: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Think

Palpate the scrotum first (even if theswelling is in the groin)

If you can feel a mass in the scrotum ask

yourself

bull Can I get above it

bull Can I feel it separate from the testis

bull Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 8: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you get above it

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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If nohellip

Hernia

Infantile hydrocele

(rare)

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Testicular mass

EpididymalcystSpermatocoele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 11: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Can you feel the testicle separately

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 12: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Hydrocelehaematocoele

Testicular neoplasia

Torsion

Orchitis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

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If yeshellip

Hernia

Varicocele

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Varicocele

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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Varicocele

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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Palpation

Does it transilluminate

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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If nohellip

Testicular tumour

Hernia

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If yeshellip

Hydrocele Epidydimal cyst

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2330

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

Page 18: Hernia and Scrotum

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

If you think the swelling is an herniahellip

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 1930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2030

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

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Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

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Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

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Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

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Palpation

bull Identify landmarks ASIS pubic tubercle and pubicsymphysis

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ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

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Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

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ASIS

PT

PS

M i d - p o i n t

o f t h e i n g

u i n a l l i g a m

e n t D e e p

i n g u i n a l r i n g ndash e

n t r y

p o i n t o f i n d i r e c

t i n g u i n a l

h e r n i a

M i d - i n g

u i n a l p o

i n t ( m i

d - p o i n t b e

t w e e n A

S I S

a n d P S

) - F e m o

r a l a r t e

r y I n g u i n a l

l i g a m e n t

ASIS ndash anterior superior iliac spine

PT ndash pubic tubercle

PS ndash pubic symphysis

The mid-inguinal point is MEDIAL to the mid-

point of the inguinal ligament

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

F e m o r a

l v e

i n

Fem

oralnerve

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2130

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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Very important landmark

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic symphyis isMID-INGUINAL POINT ndash the femoral artery lies belowthis

Mid-point between the ASIS to the pubic tubercle isMID-POINT OF THE INGUINAL LIGAMENT ndash the deepinguinal ring lies here

Superficial inguinal ring (through which inguinalhernias emerge ) is above and medial to the pubictubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2230

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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Type of hernias

Inguinal hernias emergeabove and medial to the pubictubercle

Femoral hernias emergebelow and lateral to the pubic

tubercle

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2430

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Palpation

bullPosition yourself to the side of the patient

bull Use flat of palpating hand on the groin(parallel to the inguinal ligament) while the

other supports the small of the back

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2530

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Hernia

Cough impulse (not always) Ask patient to reduce it you try if patient

unable

Once reduced Press over external ring ndash cough

Controlled-inguinal hernia

Not controlled ndash femoral hernia

Press over deep ring ndashcough Controlled ndash indirect (80)

Not controlled ndash direct (20)

If you canrsquot reduce it move on

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2630

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2730

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Offer if appropriate

Other groin

Abdominal examination

Per-rectal examination

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2830

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

983159983159983159983086983140983151983139983156983151983154983155983137983139983137983140983141983149983161983086983151983154983143

Thank you

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Finallyhellip

SUMMARY SENTENCE AND

DIAGNOSIS

d t d

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 2930

wwwdoctorsacademyorg

Groin lumpwhat it could be

Hernia Lymphnode

Saphena varix

Ectopic testis

Femoral aneurysm

Hydrocoele

Lipoma of the cord

Psoas abscess

983140 983156 983140

8222019 Hernia and Scrotum

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullhernia-and-scrotum 3030

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Thank you

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Thank you