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Types of Hernia

Diaphragmatic Hernia

Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical.

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Femoral Hernia

Femoral hernias occur just below the inguinal ligament, when abdominal contents pass through a naturally occurring weakness in the abdominal wall called the femoral canal.

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Hiatal Hernia

A hiatus hernia, or hiatal hernia, is when part of the stomach squeezes up into the chest through an opening ('hiatus') in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a large, thin sheet of muscle between the chest and the abdomen (tummy).

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Incisional Hernia

Incisional hernia refers to abdominal wall hernia at the site of a previous surgical incision. It is a type of ventral hernia. Midline incisional hernias are more common than other sites. It can be a definite hernia with all the hernia components of the defect, sac, and content.

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Inguinal Hernia

Also called as the Groin Hernia. This is one of the commonest hernia encountered in males & females. This happens due to weakness in the "inguinal region" as a result of which intestine or abdominal fat (omentum) protrudes out of the defect.

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Lumbar Hernia

Lumbar hernia is a condition where the tissues inside the abdomen protrude through the abdominal wall and cause lower back pain1. It is also known as a flank hernia and typically occurs in individuals aged 50 to 70 and are more common in men. 

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Parastomal Hernia

A parastomal hernia is a type of incisional hernia allowing abdominal contents to protrude through an abdominal wall defect in the stoma.

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Spigelian Hernia

A Spigelian is the type of ventral hernia where aponeurotic fascia pushes through a hole in the junction of the linea semilunaris and the arcuate line creating a bulge. It appears in the abdomen lower quadrant between an area of dense fibrous tissue and abdominal wall muscles causing a (Spigelian aponeurosis).

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Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the bowel or fatty tissue pushes through the abdominal wall near the navel. It can cause a soft swelling or bulge near the navel.

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