Anatomy of a hernia

A hernia is a rupture or tear in a piece of tissue (usually muscle) inside the body which allows some underlying structure to protrude through the hole. Common sites include where the oesophagus passes through the diaphragm (hiatus hernia); the belly button (umbilical hernia); and the groin (inguinal and femoral ...

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