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What is omphalocele?
omphalocele (protrusion of part of the intestine through the abdominal wall)
Protrusion of an organ through an abdominal opening is?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the abdominal wall. It can cause pain, swelling, and a visible bulge in the affected area. Surgery may be required to repair a hernia and prevent complications.
What is a groin hernea?
A groin hernia is a protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall. It leaves a noticeable lump in the groin and can only be fixed by surgery.
What is the medical term meaning outpouching through the muscular layer of the intestine often associated with the sigmoid colon?
A diverticulum (plural diverticuli) is an outpunching through the muscular layer of the intestine. The condition of having diverticuli is diverticulosis, and inflammation of one or more of the outpouchings is diverticulitis.An abdominal, ventral, or inguinal hernia, in contrast, is the abnormal outpouching of the intestine or other organ through a weakness of the abdominal wall.
What is a protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?
A protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall is known as a hernia. This condition often occurs in areas where the abdominal muscles are weakened, allowing parts of the intestine to push through and create a bulge. Hernias can lead to complications such as pain, obstruction, or strangulation of the bowel if not treated. Surgical intervention is usually required to repair the hernia and prevent further issues.
What kind of hernia develops as a portion of intestine protrudes through abdominal muscles?
The type of hernia involving a portion of the intestine protruding through the abdominal musculature is an "inguinal" hernia.
What term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdomal wall?
Herniation. A inguinal hernia is a protrusion of any bowel content (including omental fat) through the lower abdominal musculature.inguinal hernia
What is herina?
A hernia is an abnormal protrusion of part of the intestines through a weak part of the abdomen, that is, part of the guts are poking through the abdominal wall. Normally, the front of the abdomen has several layers comprising of skin then fat then muscles and broad ligaments. Underneath all these lie the intestines (guts). If, for any reason, there is a weak point in the muscles or ligaments, part of the intestines push through. You can then feel a soft lump under the skin
What is a tear in the abdominal wall that allows part of the intestine to push through?
A hernia is the general name for the condition, because of the push through.
What is a bulging in the intestine or a weakness in the abdominal wall?
A bulging in the intestine is usually indicative of a hernia, where a section of the intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and in severe cases, complications such as obstruction or strangulation of the intestine. It often requires surgical intervention to repair the hernia and prevent further complications.
What is the medical term meaning protrusion of the eyeball?
An abnormal forward protrusion of the eyeballs is called Exophthalmos or proptosis. Exophthalmos can occur with one or both eyes at the same time. A common cause of Exophthalmos is the autoimmune disease called Graves' Disease."Slug eyes"
The protrusion of muscle substance through a tear is?
A herniation is the protrusion of muscle substance through a tear.
