Hernia, Ventral
Synonyms
Hernias, Ventral
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernias
A hernia caused by weakness of the anterior ABDOMINAL WALL due to midline defects, previous incisions, or increased intra-abdominal pressure. Ventral hernias include UMBILICAL HERNIA, incisional, epigastric, and spigelian hernias.