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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 they occur:.Usually, there is n...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 24, 2007
Hernia is a general term used to describe a bulge or protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it.There are many different types of hernias. The most familiar type are those that occur in the abdomen, in which pa...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it.There are many different types of hernias in children. The most common are direct inguinal hernias, indirect inguinal hernias, and umbilical hernias.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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