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Understanding Abdominal Hernias by desiharyanto is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hernias occur when internal body contents, usually portions of intestine or fatty tissue, bulge through weak areas in the abdominal wall. The most common type is an inguinal hernia, which occurs in the groin area and accounts for 75% of abdominal wall hernias. Symptoms range from a painless bulge to a swollen, tender protrusion that cannot be pushed back in. Left untreated, a strangulated hernia occurs where the blood supply to the protruding tissue is cut off, becoming a medical emergency.
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- desiharyanto
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