Imaging of abdominal hernias.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1995
Abstract
Abdominal hernias are a common clinical problem. The main types of abdominal hernias are external or abdominal wall hernias, which involve protrusion of abdominal contents through a defect in the abdominal wall; internal hernias, which involve protrusion of viscera through the peritoneum or mesentery and into a compartment in the abdominal cavity; and diaphragmatic hernias, which involve protrusion of abdominal contents into the chest. Clinical diagnosis of abdominal hernias can be difficult. However, plain radiography, radiography performed after administration of barium, and computed tomography allow evaluation of suspected abdominal hernias and detection of those that are clinically occult. The anatomic location of the hernia, the contents, and complications such as incarceration, bowel obstruction, volvulus, and strangulation can be demonstrated with radiologic examination. Occasionally, complications such as neoplasms or inflammatory conditions can be identified in the hernial contents. With abdominal imaging modalities, a variety of abdominal hernias can be confidently diagnosed.
Volume
15
Issue
2
First Page
333
Last Page
347
ISSN
0271-5333
Published In/Presented At
Miller, P. A., Mezwa, D. G., Feczko, P. J., Jafri, Z. H., & Madrazo, B. L. (1995). Imaging of abdominal hernias. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc, 15(2), 333–347. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.15.2.7761639
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
7761639
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article