Incisional hernia physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soumya Sachdeva

Overview

Physical Examinations

Presence of bulge/swelling in relation to a scar.
Scar is thin, evidence of secondary healing in the form of irregular scar may be present.
Expansile cough impulse.
Reducibility
After reduction of the contents, a defect can be palpated through the scar.

References

Overview