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Spigelian Hernia
Medical Questions » Spigelian Hernia
| Name: Spigelian Hernia |
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| A rare hernia occurring between muscle bundles in the lower belly wall. |
Causes of Spigelian Hernia
Weakness in the muscle wall of the lower belly from obesity, or wasting of muscles in chronic disease. |
Symptoms of Spigelian Hernia
A soft lump appears just above the pubic bone to the left or right of center in the lower belly. If the hernia becomes trapped, it may be painful and tender. |
Tests for Spigelian Hernia
Usually the lump can be pushed back into the belly when the patient lies down. No specific tests are diagnostic. |
Treatment for Spigelian Hernia
Surgery to repair the defect in the muscle wall.
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Complications of Spigelian Hernia of its treatment
The hernia may become trapped or twisted, which cuts off the blood supply to the intestine in the hernia, which then becomes gangrenous. |
Likely Outcome of Spigelian Hernia
Surgery is usually very successful, but obesity may make it complicated. |
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