Hernias / abdominal wall fractures

Hernias / abdominal wall fractures

Hernias are all fractures in which the peritoneum bulges like a sack because of a gap or a defect in the abdominal wall. The most common abdominal wall fracture is the inguinal hernia (so-called hernia inguinalis) , which causes a protrusion above the inguinal ligament. In addition to occasional pain, especially during physical exertion, it can also lead to repeating painful incarcerations of the abdominal organs. As rare but serious complications, parts of the small or large intestine can get clamped and lead to intestinal obstruction.