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A hernia occurs when part of an organ(usually the intestines) sticks through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall that holds the abdominal organs in place.There are several types of hernias, based on where the... |
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Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in the abdominal wall of your groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall.
Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia is an outward bulging(protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button.
An umbilical hernia is an outward bulging(protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) through the area around the belly button.
Diaphragmatic Hernia
A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe.
A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe.
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm.
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm.
Ventral Hernia
A lump in the abdomen is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, local area of swelling in the belly area.Abdominal hernia; Hernia- abdominal; Abdominal wall defects.
A lump in the abdomen is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, local area of swelling in the belly area.Abdominal hernia; Hernia- abdominal; Abdominal wall defects.Topics
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