Mesh term Hernia, Abdominal
Browse to parent terms:Hernia
Description
A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining ABDOMINAL WALL. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of PERITONEUM and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia (HERNIA, FEMORAL; HERNIA, INGUINAL) and VENTRAL HERNIA.Browse to child terms:
Gastroschisis
Hernia, Femoral
Hernia, Inguinal
Hernia, Ventral
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