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Common Types of Hernias

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Incisional Hernia

An incisional hernia can occur after surgery in the belly. Most of the time, it occurs along a vertical (up and down) incision. This type of hernia can occur in people who:

Are very overweight.
Are older.
Have used steroid medicines.
Have had lung problems after surgery.
Have had a wound infection after surgery or have had more than one surgery using the same incision.

An incisional hernia can be large and painful. Talk with your doctor about your treatment choices.

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Ruptured Spleen

The spleen is a delicate, fist-sized organ under your left rib cage near your stomach. It contains special white blood cells that destroy bacteria and help your body fight infections. The spleen also makes red blood cells and helps remove, or filter, old ones from the body's circulation. A layer of tissue entirely covers the spleen in a capsule-like fashion, except where veins and arteries enter the organ. This tissue, called the splenic capsule, helps protect the spleen from direct injury.

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Last Updated: October 12, 2009

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