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hernia

Protrusion of part of an internal organ through a weakness in the surrounding muscular wall, usually in the groin. The appearance is that of a rounded soft lump or swelling.


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Hiatal hernias may be categorized as paraesophageal or sliding.
Most hernias in the groin are inguinal hernias (IHs), which require an estimated 609,000 inpatient and ambulatory surgical repairs each year.
Hernias are noticed when they cause symptoms of bulging and possibly pain.
 
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