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Abdominal wall and groin problems

Abdominal wall and groin problems

"Abdominal Wall and Groin Problems" is a specialised course for healthcare professionals, providing a comprehensive understanding of common conditions affecting the abdominal wall and groin. Participants will explore the diagnosis and management of hernias, rectus sheath hematomas, desmoid tumors, groin masses, and sports-related injuries. With a focus on anatomy, imaging techniques, and evidence-based treatment approaches, this course equips professionals to provide optimal care for these conditions, including surgical and non-surgical options.

time-icon 4.5 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
$195.00
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

This course is divided into six units that provide an in-depth look at abdominal wall and groin pathologies:

Unit 1: Abdominal Wall Anatomy and Masses
Begin with an overview of the anatomy of the abdominal wall, including muscles, fascia, and common sites of pathology. Learn to identify and differentiate hernias, rectus sheath hematomas, and other abdominal wall masses based on clinical examination and imaging.

Unit 2: Types of Hernias
This unit delves into various hernias, including epigastric, umbilical, paraumbilical, Spigelian, incisional, and Richter’s hernias. Gain insights into their pathophysiology, clinical presentations, and management options, from conservative treatment to advanced laparoscopic repairs.

Unit 3: Rectus Sheath Hematomas and Rectus Diastasis
Understand the presentation, causes, and treatment of rectus sheath hematomas and rectus diastasis. Learn to distinguish these conditions from hernias using clinical signs and imaging modalities like ultrasound and CT scans.

Unit 4: Desmoid Tumors
Explore the characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of desmoid tumors, a rare abdominal wall pathology. This unit covers surgical resection techniques, the role of imaging in preoperative planning, and non-surgical options such as chemotherapy and hormonal therapy.

Unit 5: Groin Masses – Hernia and Non-Hernia Causes
Focus on the evaluation and management of groin masses. Topics include inguinal and femoral hernias, lymphadenopathy, aneurysms, and scrotal conditions. The unit emphasises differentiating between hernias and non-hernia conditions using clinical and imaging approaches.

Unit 6: Groin Pain and Sports Hernias
Conclude with an exploration of groin pain, focusing on sports hernias and their non-surgical and surgical management. Learn to assess athletes with chronic groin pain and implement core-strengthening and rehabilitation protocols, with surgical repair options for severe cases.

Through detailed case studies, clinical images, and practical management strategies, this course prepares participants to confidently assess and treat abdominal wall and groin pathologies in various clinical settings.

  1. Diagnose common abdominal wall and groin problems and sports injuries.
  2. Judge when to refer patients with abdominal wall and groin problems to a surgeon and what to include in the referral.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  4.5
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #450741

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #31157

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

10.5 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Sandra Krishnan

This course is presented by Dr Sandra Krishnan.

Dr Sandra Krishnan is a Senior Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and General Surgeon at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Calvary Bruce Private Hospital, Canberra and South East Regional Hospital (SERH), Bega. Her areas of expertise include Breast Cancer Surgery, Melanotic and Advanced non-melanotic skin cancer surgery and a wide range of general surgery and laparoscopic procedures, including for diseases of the Gallbladder, Abdominal wall hernia and Therapeutic and Diagnostic endoscopy.

She is also Clinical Senior Lecturer for ANU Medical School, Canberra, Co President of the Provincial Surgeons Association, Australia and Senior Instructor of Early Management of Severe Trauma Instructor - Royal Aust College of Surgeons (RACS). She sits on the board of So Brave Australia’s Young Women’s Breast Cancer Charity as a Non Executive DIrector. She is a Mentor for medical students, Australasian Student Surgical Association (ASSA). She has writing partnerships with Healthcert and is an op Ed Writer for Oncology and Medical Republic. She is founder of Note to Myself, What I wish I knew in my 20s, an empowering online program for young women.