Glossary term
Hernia (Inguinal/Umbilical/Incisional)
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A condition in which an internal organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weakness or gap in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue wall, with inguinal hernias occurring in the groin, umbilical hernias at the navel, and incisional hernias developing through a previous surgical scar. Surgical repair, either open or laparoscopic, is the definitive treatment and often involves the use of a synthetic mesh to reinforce the weakened area.