Hernia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and Keywords: Hernia, Congenital hernia.
Overview
Hernia is abnormal protrusion of any organ through another one. Hernias may be congenital or acquired. Based on the protruded organ and the location of protrusion, hernia would classified into inguinal, femoral, umbilical, diaphragmatic, incisional, and other hernias.