Inguinal and Femoral (Groin) Hernias
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Inguinal and Femoral (Groin) Hernias
View Originalfigure 1Groin hernias
A hernia is a weakening or a tear in a tissue layer. When a person has a hernia, internal organs or tissues can bulge at the hernia.
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Groin hernias
A hernia is a weakening or a tear in a tissue layer. When a person has a hernia, internal organs or tissues can bulge at the hernia.
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Intestines bulging through hernia
In some cases, a loop of intestine can poke through a hernia. Often surgeons can push the loop of intestine back in. But if the loop gets trapped or does not get enough blood, surgeons sometimes have to remove it and reconnect the two ends of intestine that are left.
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Intestines bulging through hernia
In some cases, a loop of intestine can poke through a hernia. Often surgeons can push the loop of intestine back in. But if the loop gets trapped or does not get enough blood, surgeons sometimes have to remove it and reconnect the two ends of intestine that are left.
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