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What Is a Hernia and How Is One Repaired?

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Think of a hernia like a bulge in a damaged tire. The inner tube or soft tissue is normally contained by the abdominal wall, and if there is a leak or weak spot the soft tissue like fat or intestines can protrude through. Having a hernia will eventually require surgery to repair, and there are several different ways surgeons go about it.

Learn more: https://columbiasurgery.org/hernia#about

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