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	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Hernia
		A hernia occurs when part of an organ (usually the intestines) protrudes through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall that holds the abdominal organs in place.
		The hernia (bulge) may not be obvious in infants and children, except when the child is crying or coughing.
		Hernia repair is performed as an outpatient procedure using local or general anesthesia.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/000960.html (640 words)

	eMedicine - Abdominal Hernias : Article by Eustace S Golladay, MD
		An indirect inguinal hernia is a congenital hernia regardless of the patient's age, and it occurs because of protrusion of an abdominal viscus into the open processus vaginalis.
		The retrovascular hernia sac descends in the posterior sheath of the femoral vein.
		The hernia sac is ligated distal to the fallopian tube and divided.
	www.emedicine.com /MED/topic2703.htm (10905 words)

	Hernias
		Hernias are caused by a combination of muscle weakness and strain, although the cause of the weakness and the type of strain may vary.
		More than 70% of all hernias that occur are inguinal hernias, which means that a part of the intestines protrudes through an opening in the lower part of the abdomen, near the groin, called the inguinal canal.
		Nearly all cases of inguinal hernias in teens are due to a congenital defect of the inguinal canal.
	kidshealth.org /teen/sexual_health/guys/hernias.html (963 words)

	Hernia Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hernia is a general term used to describe a bulge or protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it.
		A hiatal or diaphragmatic hernia is different from abdominal hernias in that it is not visible on the outside of the body.
		Most hernias result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that either develops or that an infant is born with (congenital).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0006/ai_2601000666 (1086 words)

	Hernia - Hemorrhoid - Hemorrhoids - Rectal Bleeding
		A hernia may be likened to a failure in the sidewall of a pneumatic tire.
		Inguinal hernias are further divided into the more common "indirect inguinal hernia", in which the inguinal canal is entered via a congenital weakness at its apex, and the "direct" type, where the hernia contents push through a weak spot in its back wall.
		A hiatus hernia is a particular variant of the latter in which the normal passageway through which the esophagus meets the stomach serves as a functional "defect", allowing part of the stomach to periodically "herniate" into the chest.
	www.herniadoc.com (830 words)

	Hernia
		Some of the causes of inguinal hernias are: obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and straining to pass stool can cause the intestine to push against the inguinal canal.
		Some of the symptoms of inguinal hernia are: a lump in the groin near the thigh; pain in the groin.
		Hernias in the groin area (inguinal hernias) are most common in men, primarily because of the unsupported space left in the groin after the testicles descend into the scrotum.
	www.mamashealth.com /hernia.asp (325 words)

	Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Inguinal hernias protrusions of abdominal cavity contents through an area of the abdominal wall commonly referred to as the groin, and known in anatomic language as the inguinal area or the myopectineal orifice.
		Inguinal hernias usually arise as a consequence of the descent of the testis from the abdomen into the scrotum during early fetal life.
		The most common groin hernia, the indirect inguinal hernia protrudes through the inguinal ring and is ultimately the result of the failure of embryonic closure of the internal inguinal ring after the testicle passes through it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Inguinal_hernia (1281 words)

	Hernia
		A hernia is caused by a weakening or tear (essentially a hole in the strong tissues) of the abdominal wall.
		A direct inguinal hernia occurs less frequently and is usually caused by an acquired weakness in the groin area near the internal ring.
		Laparoscopy, the term used to describe the insufflation of the abdomen with gas and placement of the telescope, is not experimental and is used routinely in general surgery.
	www8.utsouthwestern.edu /utsw/cda/dept48035/files/89879.html (953 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		A hernia can develop in the first few months after the baby is born because of a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen.
		Hernias usually occur in newborns, but may not be noticeable for several weeks or months after birth.
		Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_urology/inghern.cfm (704 words)

	Hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Inguinal hernias are further divided into the more common indirect inguinal hernia (2/3, depicted here), in which the inguinal canal is entered via a congenital weakness at its entrance (the internal inguinal ring), and the "direct" type (1/3), where the hernia contents push through a weak spot in the back wall of the inguinal canal.
		A hiatus hernia is a particular variant of this type, in which the normal passageway through which the esophagus meets the stomach (esophageal hiatus) serves as a functional "defect", allowing part of the stomach to (periodically) "herniate" into the chest.
		Hiatus hernias may be either "sliding," in which the gastroesophageal junction itself slides through the defect into the chest, or non-sliding (also known as para-esophageal), in which case the junction remains fixed while another portion of the stomach moves up through the defect.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hernia (2218 words)

	Hernia
		Hiatal hernia: This is a structural defect in which a weaned diaphragm allows a portion of the stomach to pass through the esophageal diaphragmatic opening (hiatus) into the chest when intra abdominal pressure increases.
		In a paraesoophageal hernia: a part of the greater curvature of the stomach rolls through the diaphragmatic defect.
		In a sliding hiatal hernia: occur in the presence of an incompetent gastroesophageal sphincter.
	www.med-help.net /Hernia.html (586 words)

	Inguinal Hernia -- Topic Overview
		Hernias do not heal on their own, and they tend to get worse over time.
		This occurs when a loop of intestine is trapped in a hernia and the blood supply is cut off, killing the tissue.
		A woman may get a hernia while she is pregnant because of the pressure on her belly wall.
	www.webmd.com /hw/hernia/hw170909.asp (205 words)

	Hernia - DEFINITION, DESCRIPTION, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, PROGNOSIS, PREVENTION
		Hernia is a general term for a bulge or protrusion of an organ through a part of the body in which it is usually contained.
		A ventral hernia is caused by the stretching of scar tissue.
		Hiatal hernias are treated successfully with medication and changes in diet about 85 percent of the time.
	www.faqs.org /health/Sick-V2/Hernia.html (1067 words)

	Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen.
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh).
		Symptoms of inguinal hernia may include a lump in the groin near the thigh; pain in the groin; and, in severe cases, partial or complete blockage of the intestine.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/inguinalhernia (449 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		Hiatal hernias are treated successfully with medication and diet modifications 85% of the time.
		A hernia that can be gently pushed back into place or that disappears when the person lies down.
		A hernia that is so tightly incarcerated outside the abdominal wall that the intestine is blocked and the blood supply to that part of the intestine is cut off.
	www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084696 (1616 words)

	UMBILICAL HERNIA
		Hernia Surgeon, James Goodyear, MD. is a specialist in hernias and hernia surgery serving patients from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Connecticut and New York.
		As a hernia specialist, he is an expert in hernias diagnosis, hernia surgery and hernia treatment.
		mbilical hernias often occur in adulthood because of progressive and significant tension on the congenital area of weakness beneath the navel.
	hernia.tripod.com /umbilical.html (1531 words)

	Inguinal Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A hernia that occurs in the belly-button area is called an umbilical hernia.
		Umbilical hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the belly-button area.
		In general, if the hernia becomes bigger with age, is not reducible, or is still present after 3, your physician may suggest that the hernia be repaired surgically.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/hernia.cfm (1102 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		Inguinal hernias are caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall.
		Because the abdominal wall is weak, the hernia occurs during abdominal strain.
		When a hernia cannot be pushed back into place, it means a piece of the intestine has become trapped, or incarcerated, in the inguinal canal.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/i/inguinalhernia.htm (776 words)

	Hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		By far the most common forms of hernia are those which occur through sites of natural weakness in the lower muscular wall of the abdomen through which a portion or loop of the intestine may find its way under certain conditions.
		This form of hernia may be difficult to distinguish from an independent swelling of the testis or scrotum such as hydrocele, and a medical examination is always advised in order that the scrotal swelling is accurately diagnosed.
		However, surgical correction of hernia is often successful and is recommended in long standing hernias, in cases where there is a risk of obstruction or strangulation, or if the hernia has developed to large and unmanageable proportions.
	www.chennaionline.com /health/yoga/hernia.asp (726 words)

	Understanding Hernia -- the Basics
		A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia.
		In an inguinal hernia, the intestine or the bladder protrudes through the abdominal wall or into the inguinal canal in the groin.
		Ultimately, all hernias are caused by a combination of pressure and an opening or weakness of muscle or fascia: The pressure pushes an organ or tissue through the opening or weak spot.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/6/1680_53577.htm (321 words)

	Inguinal hernia - MayoClinic.com
		Other hernias develop later in life when muscles weaken or deteriorate due to factors such as aging, strenuous physical activity or coughing that accompanies smoking.
		The good news is that it's not the same hernia operation your father may have had, with a large abdominal incision, a long hospital stay and weeks of immobility.
		Instead, many inguinal hernias now can be successfully repaired with a technique that uses several small incisions, leading to a faster, less painful recovery.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/inguinal-hernia/DS00364 (325 words)

	Inguinal hernia
		A hernia is a lump that results from a part of the intestine (bowel) slipping through a weakness in the abdominal wall.
		Femoral hernias are rare, and mostly seen in middle-aged and elderly obese women who have given birth several times.
		The operation for a groin hernia is one of the commonest surgical procedures.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/groinhernia.htm (810 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Medical notes \| Hernia
		It is known as an inguinal hernia because the weak spot usually occurs along the inguinal canal, an area where the tube that carries sperm enters the scrotum.
		Highest up of all is the hiatal hernia, which occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm separating the chest and the abdomen.
		Sometimes a hernia can form under the scar of an operation, in which case it is called an incisional hernia.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/medical_notes/2839647.stm (447 words)

	About the Hernia Resource Center - Medical and patient information about hernias - hernia repair, operations, surgery ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A hernia that can be easily pushed back or flattened (reducible hernia) is generally not an immediate danger to your health, although it can be painful.
		This is also called an incarcerated hernia and in an emergency situation may require immediate surgery.
		There are two reasons for hernia surgery: to correct or prevent a dangerous strangulated hernia, and to eliminate the pain that may be interfering with your normal activity.
	www.herniainfo.com /about.htm (789 words)

	Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) \| Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
		While the majority of congenital diaphragmatic hernias are isolated, further (careful) fetal evaluation is needed to rule out other birth defects as well as chromosomal anomalies, since they may adversely affect the outcome.
		Prenatal evaluation of congenital diaphragmatic hernias consists of a Level II ultrasound, an ultrafast fetal MRI, fetal chromosome studies, and a fetal echocardiogram.
		For congenital diaphragmatic hernia fetuses with chromosomal anomalies, survival is rare.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=81164 (487 words)

	Hernia definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Hernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained.
		More specifically, a hernia often refers to an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen.
		Symptoms of a hernia include pain or discomfort and a localized swelling somewhere on the surface of the abdomen or in the groin area.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3726 (360 words)

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