Abstract
A hernia is a protrusion of visceral contents through the abdominal wall. There are two key components of a hernia. The first is the defect itself, namely, the size and location of the defect. The second component is the hernia sac, which is a protrusion of peritoneum through the defect. The hernia sac may contain abdominal contents such as small intestine, colon, or bladder, or the sac may be empty.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Basic Science and Clinical Evidence: Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 1133-1178 |
Number of pages | 46 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540297338 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)