Incisional Hernia Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Incisional Hernia: Overview, Symptoms, and Treatment Definition and Causes Incisional Hernia: A hernia that occurs at or near a surgical incision in the abdominal muscle. Risk Factors: Premature or excessive physical activity post-surgery, significant weight gain, pregnancy, or any activity increasing abdominal […]
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Umbilical Hernia Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Overview of Umbilical Hernia Definition and Prevalence Umbilical hernias occur at or near the umbilicus (belly button). Occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Second most common type of hernia in
Femoral Hernias Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Classification Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Femoral Hernia: Overview and Management Definition and Prevalence A femoral hernia occurs when abdominal contents protrude through the femoral canal, situated below the inguinal ligament. They are relatively uncommon, accounting for about 3% of all hernias. More common in women, likely
Inguinal Hernia Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Classification Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Inguinal Hernia Overview Introduction An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. This condition results in a bulge that can be painful, especially during activities like coughing,
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Staging Classification Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Overview of Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) of the Small Intestine Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the small intestine are a distinct form of cancer, originating from the neuroendocrine cells located within this part of the gastrointestinal tract. Characteristics and Location
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Paraganglioma Introduction Epidemiology Sign and Symptoms Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Overview of Paragangliomas Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors originating from extra-adrenal autonomic paraganglia, which are composed of neuroendocrine cells. These tumors can develop in various body parts, including the small intestine. Characteristics Location: Commonly found in the mesentery of the terminal ileum or the
Carcinoid Tumors Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Staging Diagnosis Biochemical Testing Tumor Localisation Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Overview of Carcinoid Tumors Carcinoid tumors are a distinctive form of cancer that typically develop at a slow pace. They are a subset of neuroendocrine tumors and can emerge in various locations in the body, predominantly in
Wilkie’s Syndrome Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Wilkie’s Syndrome (Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome – SMAS) Rare Gastro-Vascular Disorder Characterized By: Compression of the third part of the duodenum between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. Result: Can lead to bowel obstruction and nonspecific abdominal symptoms. Etiology
Small Bowel Obstruction Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Pathogenesis Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO): An Overview Definition and Prevalence Nature of SBO: A surgical emergency caused by a mechanical blockage in the bowel. Common Causes: Predominantly caused by intra-abdominal adhesions in the developed world. Types: Can be partial or
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Crohn’s disease Introduction Epidemiology Etiology Sign and Symptoms Pathogenesis Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Crohn’s Disease: An Overview Introduction Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, part of a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It was first described in 1932 by Dr. Burrill B. Crohn and
