Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
Ultrasound may be used to assess some types of hernias, but it is not the most commonly used imaging study for assessing incisional hernias.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) provides detailed images and may be used for assessing hernias, but it is not the most commonly used imaging study for incisional hernias.
This statement is correct. A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is most commonly used to assess incisional hernias as it provides detailed cross-sectional images of the abdominal wall and herniated tissues.
X-rays are not typically used to assess incisional hernias. X-rays provide limited information on soft tissues and are more commonly used for bone-related assessments.
Choice A reason:
Ultrasound may be used to assess some types of hernias, but it is not the most commonly used imaging study for assessing incisional hernias.
Choice B reason:
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) provides detailed images and may be used for assessing hernias, but it is not the most commonly used imaging study for incisional hernias.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is most commonly used to assess incisional hernias as it provides detailed cross-sectional images of the abdominal wall and herniated tissues.
Choice D reason:
X-rays are not typically used to assess incisional hernias. X-rays provide limited information on soft tissues and are more commonly used for bone-related assessments.