Hernia, External

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External hernias

Image of congenital umbilical hernia in a pig from Cornell Veterinary Medicine


  • Abnormally large openings e.g. inguinal canal
  • Persistent fetal openings e.g. umbilical hernia
  • Defects of closure of abdominal cavity e.g. congenital diaphragmatic hernia