Fundamentals of Hernia Radiology

Salvatore Docimo, Jr., DO, MBA, MS, FACS, FASMBSAssociate Professor of Surgery Associate Director, Bariatric & Foregut Fellowship Associate Program Director for Innovation Department of SurgeryUniversity of South Florida + Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL, USA Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD, FACS Division of Minimally Invasive SurgeryDepartment of Surgery Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis St. Louis, MO, USA Eric M. Pauli, MD, FACS, FASGE Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Department of Surgery Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA, USA

“Fundamentals of Hernia Radiology is a compact, easy-to-read compendium that provides concise yet essential knowledge with regard to the anatomy, pathophysiology, radiology and management of abdominal hernias. … This is a surgical book written by surgeons … . we think this is a great learning tool for both surgical and radiology trainees and would recommend those eager to consolidate their knowledge on hernias to read this book.” (Carmelo Corallo, RAD Magazine, October, 2023)

• Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Basics.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Basics.- Ultrasonography Basics.- Standardizing the Approach to Hernia Radiology.- Normal Radiographic Anatomy of Anterior Abdominal Wall.- Normal Anatomy: Computed Tomography Scan.- Normal Anatomy: Ultrasonography.- Normal Anatomy: Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Hallmarks of Incarcerated and Strangulated Hernias.- 3D Imaging of the Abdominal Wall.- Direct Inguinal Hernia.- Indirect Inguinal Hernia.- Femoral Hernia.- Ventral Hernias.- Subxiphoid Hernia.- Suprapubic Hernias.- Flank Hernia.- Parastomal Hernias.- Hiatal Hernia.- Lumbar Hernia.- Spigelian Hernia.- Umbilical and Epigastric Hernia.- Thoracoabdominal Hernia.- Diaphragmatic Hernia.- Obturator, Perineal, Sciatic, Internal, & Paraduodenal Hernias.- Diastasis Recti.- Athletic Pubalgia.- Imaging Approach to Chronic Postoperative Inguinal Pain.- Therapeutic Ultrasonography: TAP Block and BOTOX, Collections, Nerve Injections.- Radiographic Appearance of Mesh.-Acute and Chronic Post-operative Changes.- Preoperative Planning Utilizing Imaging.- Iatrogenic Abdominal Wall Injuries.- End-Stage Hernia Disease.