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Hernia, Ventral
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Definition
: A hernia caused by weakness of the anterior ABDOMINAL WALL due to midline defects, previous incisions, or increased intra-abdominal pressure. Ventral hernias include UMBILICAL HERNIA, incisional, epigastric, and spigelian hernias.
Examples
Hernia, Umbilical
Other names
Ventral Hernia; Ventral Hernias; Hernias, Ventral