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	Information on Hernia - Medicine Online Medical Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Hernias by themselves usually are harmless, but nearly all have a potential risk of having their blood supply cut off (becoming strangulated).
		Spigelian hernia: This rare hernia occurs along the edge of the rectus abdominus muscle, which is several inches to the side of the middle of the abdomen.
		Epigastric hernia: Occurring between the navel and the lower part of the rib cage in the midline of the abdomen, epigastric hernias are composed usually of fatty tissue and rarely contain intestine.
	www.medicineonline.com /encyclopedia/H/Hernia (3804 words)

	Could That Lump Be a Hernia?
		In infants, an inguinal hernia is most often caused by a protrusion of a loop of intestine or a fold of membrane from the abdomen - or in girls, an ovary or fallopian tube - through an opening into the groin (the area where the abdomen meets the top of the thigh).
		Inguinal hernias occur far more often in boys than girls and are most common in children with cystic fibrosis, undescended testicles, a urethra that opens on an unusual part of the penis, or in premature infants.
		Inguinal hernia surgery in children is usually performed on an outpatient basis with no overnight stay in the hospital, but some kids, particularly young infants, may be kept in the hospital overnight for observation.
	kidshealth.org /parent/pregnancy_newborn/medical_problems/hernia.html (1432 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)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Femoral hernia
		A femoral hernia is a protrusion of a loop of the intestine through a weakening in the abdominal wall, located in the groin near the thigh.
		A hernia occurs when abdominal contents, usually part of the small intestine, protrude through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall of the abdomen that holds the abdominal organs in place.
		A hernia that cannot be pushed back into the abdominal wall by pressure may be trapped or strangulated.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/001136.html (466 words)

	Hernia Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Hernia is a general term used to describe a bulge or protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it.
		Most hernias result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that either develops or that an infant is born with (congenital).
		When the blood supply is cut off, the hernia is termed "strangulated." Because of the risk of tissue death (necrosis) and gangrene, and because the hernia can block food from moving through the bowel, a strangulated hernia is a medical emergency requiring immediate surgery.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0006/ai_2601000666 (1086 words)

	Hernia repair Encyclopedia of Medicine - Find Articles
		Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to return an organ that protrudes through a weak area of muscle to its original position.
		It is called a femoral hernia repair because it is near the spot where the femoral artery and vein pass from the leg into the trunk of the body.
		Inguinal hernia repair closes a weakness in the abdominal wall that is near the inguinal canal, the spot where the testes descend from the body into the scrotum.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0006/ai_2601000667 (1000 words)

	Hernia Repair Information on Healthline
		Generally hernia repair is very safe surgery, but—as with any surgery—the risk of complications increases if the patient smokes, is obese, is very young or very old, uses alcohol heavily, or uses illicit drugs.
		Hernia repairs are performed in a hospital or outpatient surgical facility by a general surgeon.
		femoral hernia repair because it is near the spot where the femoral artery and vein pass from the leg into the trunk of the body.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/hernia-repair (755 words)

	Hernia repair
		Hernia repair involves surgery to correct an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a muscular wall (hernia).
		Hernias in children are rarely caused by an injury or tearing of tissue and are usually the result of incomplete closure in the groin (inguinal hernia) or around the umbilicus (umbilical hernia).
		Inguinal hernias account for the majority of all hernias and are more common in men than women-- about 25% of men and 2% of women develop an inguinal hernia in their lifetime.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/002940.htm (564 words)

	Femoral hernia - causes, symptoms, complications of surgery
		A femoral hernia is a loop of intestine, or another part of the abdominal contents, that has been forced out of the abdomen through a channel called the "femoral canal" - a tube-shaped passage at the top of the front of the thigh.
		This is known as a strangulated hernia and emergency surgery must be performed to release the trapped tissue and restore its blood supply.
		If the hernia has become strangulated, and part of the intestine damaged, the affected segment of intestine may need to be removed and the two ends of healthy intestine connected.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/femoral_hernia.html (1182 words)

	Hernia Center of Southern California Femoral Hernias
		Since the difference between femoral and inguinal hernias is so slight, it is often difficult to tell the two apart and often times a hernia specialist is needed to make a proper diagnosis, though it is possible to have both an inguinal and femoral hernia at the same time.
		This is known as a strangulated hernia, which often results in emergency surgery in order to free the pinched tissue and return regular blood flow to this area.
		As with their similar counterpart the inguinal hernia, femoral hernias are well suited to our advanced "tension free" mesh repair techniques.
	www.herniaonline.com /typesofhernias/femoral.html (800 words)

	Howstuffworks "Hernia: A Profile of a Breach in the Body"
		A hernia may develop in almost any part of the body; however, the muscles of the abdominal wall are most commonly affected.
		This type of hernia, which accounts for about 75 percent of all abdominal hernias, is often the result of increased pressure in the abdomen because of lifting, coughing, or straining.
		This type of hernia is often due to strain on healing tissues by excessive muscular effort, lifting, coughing, or extreme pressure.
	health.howstuffworks.com /define-hernia.htm (787 words)

	About the Hernia Resource Center - Medical and patient information about hernias - hernia repair, operations, surgery ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the body.
		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.
		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)

	Hiatal Hernia
		A hiatal hernia can be diagnosed with a barium swallow study, a special X-ray that allows visualization of the esophagus, or with endoscopy.
		If the hiatal hernia is in danger of becoming constricted or strangulated (so that the blood supply is cut off), surgery may be needed to reduce the hernia, meaning put it back where it belongs.
		If you have been diagnosed with a hernia and you become nauseated, are vomiting or are unable to have a bowel movement or pass gas, you may have a strangulated hernia or an obstruction, which are medical emergencies.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/90/100636.htm (646 words)

	Femoral hernia (Disease)... Fort Lauderdale, Florida
		Although hernias are commonly thought to be the result of lifting a heavy object, often there is no obvious cause.
		Chronic cough, constipation, and prostatic hypertrophy that lead to straining with urination and/or defecation are also thought to contribute to the formation of hernias and should be addressed prior to hernia repair.
		A hernia that cannot be forced back into the abdominal wall by pressure may be trapped or strangulated.
	www.browardhealth.org /16749.cfm (535 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		A hernia that can not be reduced, or pushed back into place inside the intestinal wall.
		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)

	Hernias - med0068 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A hernia is a protrusion or bulge of a part of the body tissue, fat, or an organ through an abnormal opening of the surrounding tissues.
		A strangulated hernia is an emergency situation and must be brought to the immediate attention of your veterinarian.
		Inguinal hernias are presented as skin-covered bulges in the groin.
	www.barkbytes.com /medical/med0068.htm (472 words)

	Hernia Repair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A bulge near the groin is usually caused by an inguinal hernia.
		Umbilical or ventral hernias are very common in babies, but they usually close on their own as the baby grows.
		If a strangulated hernia is not repaired, it could lead to death.
	www.adventisthealthcare.com /AHC/Atoz/dc/tp/hernia.asp (584 words)

	Incisional Hernia
		An incisional hernia occurs in the abdomen in the area of an old surgical scar.
		Incisional hernias occur in people who have had previous abdominal surgery, and are more likely to occur in people who are obese or pregnant.
		Because the abdominal wall is weak, the hernia occurs during abdominal strain.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/i/incisionalhernia.htm (681 words)

	Hernia repair
		Generally hernia repair is very safe surgery, but-as with any surgery-the risk of complications increases if the patient smokes, is obese, is very young or very old, uses alcohol heavily, or uses illicit drugs.
		In inguinal and femoral hernia repair, a slight risk of damage to the testicles or their blood supply exists for male patients.
		Although most hernias can be repaired without complications, hernias recur in 10-20% of people who have had hernia surgery.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hernia_repair.jsp (1350 words)

	Hernia
		Abdominal hernias generally do not recur in children but can recur in up to 10% of adult patients.
		Surgery is considered the only cure, and the prognosis is excellent if the hernia is corrected before it becomes strangulated.
		Hiatal hernias are treated successfully with medication and diet modifications 85% of the time.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hernia.jsp (1645 words)

	Inguinal Hernia
		An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, when an organ, usually a part of the intestine, protrudes through the abdominal wall into the inguinal canal.
		Inguinal hernias are caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall.
		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)

	Hiatal Hernia
		In a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach and the section of the esophagus that joins the stomach slide up into the chest through the hiatus.
		People with a hiatal hernia may experience chest pain that can easily be confused with the pain of a heart attack.
		If you have been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and you develop severe pain in the chest or abdomen, become nauseated, are vomiting, or are unable to have a bowel movement or pass gas, you may have a strangulated hernia or an obstruction, which are medical emergencies.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/45/1815_50331.htm (720 words)

	Hiatal Hernia
		Hiatal hernia also causes symptoms of discomfort when it is associated with a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD.
		Hiatal hernia is thought to contribute to the weakening of this sphincter muscle.
		Although it is true that hiatal hernia or GERD can cause chest pain similar to angina (or heart pain) including chest pressure that can radiate to the arm or neck, do not assume that such pain is caused by the less serious condition of the two.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /hiatal_hernia/page3_em.htm (322 words)

	eMedicine - Hernia : Article Excerpt by: Mark A Mullins, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		This hernia causes a bulge below the inguinal crease in roughly the middle of the thigh.
		Rare and usually occurring in women, these hernias are particularly at risk of becoming irreducible and strangulated.
		Even if the area is closed at birth, these hernias can appear later in life because this spot remains a weaker place in the abdominal wall.
	www.emedicine.com /aaem/byname/hernia.htm (691 words)

	Hernia (Inguinal hernia) - DrGreene.com
		Hernias are one of the most common reasons for children to need surgery.
		In most children with inguinal hernias, the intestines first squeeze through to create a bulge sometime within the first year (usually the first six months).
		When girls have hernias, they should be checked to be sure that they have a uterus.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1126.html (786 words)

	Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
		I have had limited training in general surgery and will answer your question to the best of my ability, however a strangulated inguinal hernia is an emergency situation and if you suspect that you have one you, should make an appointment with your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room.
		An inguinal hernia is an opening in the abdominal wall that allows portions of the abdominal contents to bulge through and sometimes cause pain but more often then not simply cause an unsightly lump.
		An incarcerated or strangulated hernia occurs when the abdominal contents that have ruptured through the hernia becomes trapped and cannot be reduced back into the abdomen.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/urology/archive/1374.html (315 words)

	Hernia
		Repair of the hernia is necessary if it is causing pain, or if the contents is likely to get stuck or twisted and not return to its normal position.
		Twisted or strangulated hernia is a surgical emergency.
		While opinions amongst surgeons differ over laparoscopic repair for single hernias, it is a good option when the hernia is recurrent, or if the hernia is present on both sides (bilateral).
	www.gotomysurgeon.com /hernia.html (196 words)

	Hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		diaphragmatic hernias and hiatal hernias (for example, paraesophageal hernia of the stomach)
		A sportman's hernia is a syndrome characterized by chronic groin pain in athletes and a dilated superficial ring of the inguinal canal, although a true hernia is not present.
		A congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a distinct problem, occurring in up to 1 in 2000 births, and requiring pediatric surgery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strangulated_hernia (2117 words)

	Strangulated umbilical hernia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Strangulated umbilical hernia: A 53-year-old man presented with low-grade fever and abdominal pain.
		A tender, erythematous umbilical 3-cm mass is shown.
		Surgical exploration revealed a small segment of strangulated omentum through an umbilical hernia.
	www.netmedicine.com /photo/pto0007.htm (34 words)

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