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A hernia is usually a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum. The sac comes through a hole or weak area in the fascia, the strong layer of the abdominal wall that surrounds the muscle. The types of hernias are based on where ...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 13, 2009

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