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herniaProtrusion 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The annual incidence of lumbar disk herniation (LDH) has been estimated to be 1% of the population. The intraoperative findings were consistent with facial nerve herniation. Severe, sometimes rapid, accumulation of fat in the abdomen may lead to abdominal discomfort or respiratory difficulty, umbilical herniation, or gastro-esophageal reflux. |
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