| Abdominal hernias: Radiological features. | |
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PMID: 21860678 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Abdominal wall hernias are common diseases of the abdomen with a global incidence approximately 4%-5%. They are distinguished in external, diaphragmatic and internal hernias on the basis of their localisation. Groin hernias are the most common with a prevalence of 75%, followed by femoral (15%) and umbilical (8%). There is a higher prevalence in males (M:F, 8:1). Diagnosis is usually made on physical examination. However, clinical diagnosis may be difficult, especially in patients with obesity, pain or abdominal wall scarring. In these cases, abdominal imaging may be the first clue to the correct diagnosis and to confirm suspected complications. Different imaging modalities are used: conventional radiographs or barium studies, ultrasonography and Computed Tomography. Imaging modalities can aid in the differential diagnosis of palpable abdominal wall masses and can help to define hernial contents such as fatty tissue, bowel, other organs or fluid. This work focuses on the main radiological findings of abdominal herniations. |
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Francesco Lassandro; Francesca Iasiello; Nunzia Luisa Pizza; Tullio Valente; Maria Luisa Mangoni di Santo Stefano; Roberto Grassi; Roberto Muto |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy Volume: 3 ISSN: 1948-5190 ISO Abbreviation: World J Gastrointest Endosc Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-08-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101532474 Medline TA: World J Gastrointest Endosc Country: China |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 110-7 Citation Subset: - |
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Francesco Lassandro, Tullio Valente, Roberto Muto, Department of Radiology, Monaldi Hospital, Naples 80131, Italy. |
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