29th September 2021

A 55-year-old male presents with a history suggestive of a benign hernia

A 55-year-old male presents with a history suggestive of a benign hernia. However, on examination, you struggle to elicit any signs of a hernia, having attempted cough impulse and lying and standing appearance. You suspect this may be due to the patient being overweight, making it harder to spot the bulge of a hernia. What is the best method of distinguishing whether this is a hernia following an unremarkable examination?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.