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Scrotal hernia
A hernia that descends into the scrotum.
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Richter’s hernia
A hernia in which only a portion of intestinal wall protrudes, the main portion of the intestine being excluded from the hernial sac and the lumen remaining open. The patient may present with groin swelling and vague abdominal complaints; when incarcerated the hernia may produce bowel ischemia and related complications.
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Retroperitoneal hernia
A hernia protruding into the retroperitoneal space, e.g., duodenojejunal hernia, Treitz’s hernia.
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Properitoneal hernia
A hernia located between the parietal peritoneum and the transversalis fascia.
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Posterior vaginal hernia
A hernia of Douglas’ sac downward between the rectum and posterior vaginal wall.
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Phrenic hernia
A hernia projecting through the diaphragm into one of the pleural cavities.
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Ovarian hernia
The presence of an ovary in a hernial sac.
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Omental hernia
A hernia containing a portion of the omentum.
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Obturator hernia
A hernia through the obturator foramen.
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Nuckian hernia
A hernia into the canal of Nuck.
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