Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Incisional hernia physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Physical Examinations
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
References
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