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Hernias

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Hernias generally share the same general characteristic: a weakness or gap in the muscle layer that can allow tissue normally contained by the muscles to push through. Depending on the type and severity, hernias can be a mild irritation or a life-threatening condition requiring emergency surgery.

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  • Ventral (Abdominal) Hernia
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • How to Tell If You Have a Hernia

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  • Hernia Repair
  • Hernias

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