Abdominal Hernias: How to Answer Exam Questions

🌟 Find Doctor Why Surgery on Telegram, press start, and choose your plan! - Abdominal hernias occur when there is a weakness in the abdominal wall, allowing organs or tissues (typically bowel or fatty tissue) to protrude through. Common causes include: • Congenital defects (like umbilical hernias present from birth) • Increased intra-abdominal pressure due to chronic cough, constipation, pregnancy, heavy lifting, or obesity. • Previous surgeries weakening the abdominal wall (incisional hernias). • Aging and weakening of muscles over time. #abdominal #hernias #surgeryreview Professor Armen Astvatsatryan, MD, PhD, ScD, Fellow of European Society of Cardiology. First Dean and Founder of Faculty of Public Health of European Regional Educational Academy (now University). One of 100 Top Health Professionals - 2007 by the International Biographical Center`s (Cambridge, England) aramis1969@