2. Hernia: MedlinePlus
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias occur in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, including
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3. Hernia - All Information
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.
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4. OHSU Health Information: Hiatal Hernia
A hernia is a protrusion of part of an organ through the muscle wall that surrounds it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the stom...
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5. Hernias
Ward reduction without general anaesthesia versus reduction and repair under general anaesthesia for gastroschisis in newborn infants
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6. Hernia
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.
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7. Hernias
If you're a guy, you probably know the drill by now: The doctor snaps on a latex glove and tells you to turn your head and cough. You probably wonder, "Why do I have to do this?"
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8. Hernias
Hernias – what are they, who gets them and what should be done about them? Hernias (but not hiatus hernias) are noticed as a lump, most commonly in the groin or umbilical region. They are caused by the protrusion of the lining of the inside of the....
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9. Hernia
If you think of your abdominal wall as an old-fashioned tire with an inner tube, a hernia would be a defect or an opening in the tough outer layer. A similar defect in the abdominal wall allows for the contents of the abdomen to spill out; usually...
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10. Hernia
A hernia is caused by a weakening or tear (essentially a hole in the strong tissues) of the abdominal wall. The inner lining of the abdomen, fat or internal organs can push through this weakened area and cause a sack to form. At this point you may...
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