Occurs when an abdominal organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall which results in a protrusion. The weakening of the abdominal wall can result from a number of causes and the seriousness of the conditions depends on what the protruding tissue is and how tightly it is held there. ...more »
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