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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Hernia > Internal Hernia

Preferred term

Internal Hernia  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Abdominal Hernia, Intra
  • Hernia, Intra Abdominal
  • Intra Abdominal Hernia
  • Intra-abdominal Hernia
  • Intra Abdominal Hernias
  • Intra-abdominal Hernias

Scope note

  • A protrusion of an internal abdominal organ through a hole in an anatomical structure such as a muscle or a membrane. For instance, in paraduodenal hernia the SMALL INTESTINE herniates through an opening in the MESENTERIES. It includes intra-abdominal and diaphragmatic hernias. In abdominal hernia a protrusion occurs through a weak spot in the muscle of the ABDOMINAL WALL.

History note

  • 2021

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000082122

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