WHAT IS A HERNIA?

Hernia is a bulge in the abdomen resulting from weakness of the abdominal wall layers. It may contain a loop of intestine or abdominal fat.

WHAT IS A VENTRAL HERNIA?

Ventral hernia usually arises in the abdominal wall where a previous surgical incision was made. In this area, the abdominal muscles have weakened. This results in a bulge or a tear.

Ventral hernias can be at the belly button (umbilicus) or any other areas of the abdominal wall. (Fig. 2)

To read more about it, please click on “Free Download Button”.