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Hernia — Classification and external resources Frontal chest X ray showing a hernia of Morgagni ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Hernia — A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained. More specifically, a hernia often refers to an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. This… … Medical dictionary
paraesophageal — para·esoph·a·ge·al or Brit para oe·soph·a·ge·al i .säf ə jē əl adj adjacent to the esophagus esp relating to or being a hiatal hernia in which the connection between the esophagus and the stomach remains in its normal location but part or all of… … Medical dictionary
gastroesophageal hernia — paraesophageal h … Medical dictionary
rolling hernia — paraesophageal h … Medical dictionary
Hiatus hernia — Ventricular hernia Classification and external resources ICD 10 K44, Q40.1 … Wikipedia
Hiatal hernia — An anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes up through the diaphragm into the chest. Normally, the esophagus passes down through the chest, crosses the diaphragm, enters the abdomen through a hole in the diaphragm called the… … Medical dictionary
Small intestinal submucosa — (SIS)= Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a common, non immunogenic material used in several clinical applications. Some uses under investigation include a scaffold for intervertebral disc regeneration. Unlike other scaffold materials, the… … Wikipedia
digestive system disease — Introduction any of the diseases that affect the human digestive tract. Such disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), pancreas, liver, or biliary tract. A prevalent disorder of the digestive… … Universalium
volvulus — A twisting of the intestine causing obstruction; if left untreated may result in vascular compromise of the involved intestine. [L. volvo, to roll] cecal v. rotation and twisting of the cecum toward the left upper quadrant, with ascending colon o … Medical dictionary
