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Hernia, Ventral  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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  • Ventral Hernia

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZHHJ5H0H-F

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