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  1. Hernia 
    A hernia is a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The sac comes through a ... layer is called the fascia. Which type of hernia you have depends on where it is: Femoral ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000960.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Diaphragmatic hernia 
    A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the ... A diaphragmatic hernia is a rare defect. It occurs while the baby is developing in the womb. The diaphragm is not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001135.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Femoral hernia 
    A hernia occurs when the contents of the abdomen push through a weak point or tear in the muscle ... holds the abdominal organs in place. A femoral hernia is a bulge in the upper part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001136.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Hiatal hernia 
    Hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach extends through an opening of the diaphragm into ... The exact cause of hiatal hernia is not known. The condition may be due to weakness of the supporting tissue. Your risk for the problem goes up ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001137.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Umbilical hernia repair 
    Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia . An umbilical hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner ... and pain-free) for this surgery. If your hernia is small, you may receive spinal, epidural block , ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002935.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Lump in the abdomen 
    ... lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when there is a weak spot in ... bulge through the muscles of the abdomen. A hernia may appear after you strain, or lift something ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003277.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Anti-reflux surgery 
    ... stomach do not close tightly enough. A hiatal hernia can make GERD symptoms worse. It occurs when ... surgery, your surgeon will: First repair the hiatal hernia, if one is present. This involves tightening the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair 
    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) repair is surgery to close an opening or space in a baby's diaphragm. This opening is called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Umbilical hernia 
    An umbilical hernia is an outward bulge in the area around the belly button. It occurs when internal organs or the ... in the abdomen, which can lead to a hernia. Hernias may be seen after birth or later ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000987.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Femoral hernia repair 
    Femoral hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia near the groin in the upper thigh. A femoral hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007399.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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