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Preferred term

Hernia, Abdominal  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Wall Hernia
  • Abdominal Wall Hernias
  • Hernia, Abdominal Wall
  • Hernias, Abdominal Wall

Scope note

  • A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining ABDOMINAL WALL. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of PERITONEUM and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia (HERNIA, FEMORAL; HERNIA, INGUINAL) and VENTRAL HERNIA.

History note

  • 2005; use HERNIA, VENTRAL 1989-2004

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D046449

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