What is Hernia?
A Hernia is an abnormal protrusion of the whole or a part of a Viscus through an opening in the wall of the cavity in which it is contained.
An external abdominal hernia is a protrusion of a Viscus from the peritoneal cavity through a weak part of the abdominal wall.
Common external Herniae are
- Inguinal
- Umblical
- Femoral
- Incisional
Less common types are
- Epigastric
- Lumbar
Rare Types are
- Spigelian
- Obturator
- Gluteal