Inguinal hernia

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Inguinal hernia

Aparato digestivo

Trastornos de la cavidad peritoneal

Aspectos destacados

en inglés

An inguinal hernia refers to the protrusion of an intra abdominal organ (usually a bowel loop) through a weak spot in the groin part of the abdominal wall. Common risk factors include a positive family history of hernias, advanced age, smoking, prior abdominal wall injury, and chronic constipation and cough.