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Hernia

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Definition: 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.  general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with specific organ/disease; /surg: consider HERNIORRHAPHY   
See Also Prolapse; Trusses
Examples Encephalocele; Hernia, Abdominal; Hernia, Diaphragmatic; Hernia, Obturator; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Meningocele 		Other names Enterocele; Hernias
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Megarbane syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Growth Disorders *Hernia *Joint Instability *Psychomotor Disorders. Am J Med Genet. 2001;104(3):221-4
Acromegaloid features, overgrowth, cleft palate, and hernia  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Acromegaly *Cleft Palate *Growth Disorders *Hernia.

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