Hernia, Ventral

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.

Year introduced: 1980

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Tree Number(s): C23.300.707.374.937

MeSH Unique ID: D006555

Entry Terms:

• Hernias, Ventral
• Ventral Hernias
• Ventral Hernia

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Hernia
Hernia, Abdominal
Hernia, Ventral
Hernia, Umbilical