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Femoral hernia
A femoral hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the groin area, where pelvic or abdominal organs or tissues protrude through the femoral ring into the femoral canal. The groin area is the region where the lower abdominal wall meets the thigh. The femoral canal is a tubular passage within the groin. This condition is more common in women over 40 years old.
View detailsCellulitis
Cellulitis is a disease characterized by skin redness, swelling, and increased skin temperature, caused by bacterial infections of superficial tissues, such as hemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. Cellulitis most commonly affects middle-aged and elderly individuals. The incidence rate is reported to be approximately 0.2% in other countries, while the domestic incidence rate is unknown.
View detailsRetroperitoneal hematoma
Retroperitoneal hematoma is a common complication after lumbosabdominal injury, mostly seen in pelvic and spinal fractures. It is caused by direct or indirect trauma, leading to retroperitoneal visceral bleeding and subsequent hematoma formation. The mortality rate after onset is as high as 35% to 42%, and the incidence is increasing year by year.
Peritoneal mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare tumor originating from the mesothelial and submesothelial cells of the peritoneum. Peritoneal mesothelioma can be grossly divided into two types: diffuse and localized. The diffuse type is the most common and is usually malignant, while the localized type is rare and can be either benign or malignant. Epidemiological studies show that peritoneal mesothelioma is more common in men aged 40-60 years (male to female ratio is approximately 2:1). The annual incidence of this disease is about 1-2 per million, and it has been increasing in recent years.
View detailsIntra-abdominal abscess
Abdominal abscess refers to a localized collection of pus within a specific space or area of the abdominal cavity, resulting from tissue necrosis and liquefaction, encapsulated by intestinal loops, viscera, abdominal wall, omentum, or mesentery. This condition often develops secondary to acute intra-abdominal inflammatory diseases or intra-abdominal surgery. It can be classified into subphrenic abscess, pelvic abscess, and interloop abscess, with subphrenic abscess being the most common. The main symptoms of this disease include abdominal pain, chills, high fever, and loss of appetite.
View detailsGastric stump carcinoma
Gastric stump carcinoma refers to a new cancer that develops in the remaining stomach several years after a gastrectomy for a benign gastric lesion. Carcinogenesis generally occurs more than 5 years after surgery, and the incidence increases with time, with most cases occurring 10 to 15 years after surgery (20 to 25 years being the peak incidence period). The incidence of gastric stump carcinoma is approximately 2% to 10% (another estimate is 1% to 5%), which is significantly higher than the incidence of gastric cancer in the general population. The main symptoms include irregular upper abdominal pain, bloating, and loss of appetite.
View detailsIntestinal perforation
Intestinal perforation refers to the process where the integrity of the intestinal wall is disrupted due to various reasons, leading to the spillage of intestinal contents into the peritoneal cavity. It is one of the common acute abdominal conditions in clinical practice. Patients may experience severe abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and other symptoms.
View detailsVolvulus
Intestinal volvulus refers to the twisting of a segment or the entire small intestine along its mesenteric axis. After the intestine twists, the intestinal lumen is compressed and narrowed, causing obstruction. At the same time, the twisting also affects the blood supply to the intestine. The main symptoms of intestinal volvulus include abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea, and vomiting.
View detailsHernia of the linea alba
A linea alba hernia is an abdominal hernia that occurs in the midline of the abdominal wall (i.e., the linea alba). The vast majority occur in the upper abdomen, hence it is also known as an epigastric hernia. This condition is more common in middle-aged and elderly individuals, with a higher incidence in males than females. Typically, a linea alba hernia presents with no significant symptoms other than a mass, and it can sometimes be misdiagnosed as an abdominal wall lipoma. Surgery is the only effective method to cure a linea alba hernia.
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