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A cul-de-sac hernia (also termed a peritoneocele) is a herniation of peritoneal folds into the rectovaginal septum (in females), [2] or the rectovesical septum (in males). The herniated structure is the recto-uterine pouch (pouch of Douglas) in females, [ 2 ] or the rectovesical pouch in males.
An enterocele is a herniation of a peritoneum-lined sac containing small intestine through the pelvic floor, between the rectum and the vagina (in females). [2] [3] [1] Enterocele is significantly more common in females, [4] especially after hysterectomy.
A pantaloon hernia (or saddlebag hernia) is a combined direct and indirect hernia when the hernial sac protrudes on either side of the inferior epigastric vessels. Additionally, though very rare, two or more indirect hernias may appear together such as in a double indirect hernia .
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes K40-K46 within Chapter XI: Diseases of the digestive system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
The neck of the sac lies lateral to the femoral vessels ((A) and (F)). 'Transpectineal femoral hernia of Laugier' The hernial sac transverses the lacunar ligament or the pectineal ligament of Cooper (D). 'Callisen's or Cloquet's hernia' The hernial sac descends deep to the femoral vessels through the pectineal fascia (F). 'Béclard's hernia'
The latter is of a stronger hold and is commonly used for larger defects in the abdominal wall. Most surgeons will not repair the hernia until 5–6 years after the baby is born. Most umbilical hernias in infants and children close spontaneously and rarely have complications of gastrointestinal-content incarcerations. [10]
A is the normal anatomy, B is a pre-stage, C is a sliding hiatal hernia, and D is a paraesophageal (rolling) type. Four types of esophageal hiatal hernia are identified: [10] Type I: A type I hernia, also known as a sliding hiatal hernia, occurs when part of the stomach slides up through the hiatal opening in the diaphragm. [11]
Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N80-N98 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.