Hernia

Protrusion of tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the bone, muscular tissue, or the membrane by which it is normally contained. Hernia may involve tissues such as the ABDOMINAL WALL or the respiratory DIAPHRAGM. Hernias may be internal, external, congenital, or acquired.

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Tree Number(s): C23.300.707

MeSH Unique ID: D006547

Entry Terms:

• Hernias
• Enterocele

See Also:

• Prolapse
• Trusses

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Hernia
Encephalocele
Hernia, Abdominal
Gastroschisis
Hernia, Femoral
Hernia, Inguinal
Hernia, Ventral +
Hernia, Obturator
Incisional Hernia
Internal Hernia
Hernia, Diaphragmatic +
Paraduodenal Hernia
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Meningocele
Rectocele