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Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers

Hernias

(Inguinal, Femoral, Abdominal, DH, Hiatal Hernia)

Donna D'Alessandro, M.D.
Lindsay Huth, B.A.
Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed
Creation Date: January 2002
Last Revision Date: April 2002


Common Questions, Quick Answers

What is a hernia?

Are hernias contagious?

What are the different kinds?

Groin Hernia

Definition

Cause

Symptoms

Who

Treatment

Prevention
Calling the doctor

Abdominal Hernia

Definition

Cause

Symptoms

Who

Treatment


Prevention

Calling the doctor

Diaphragmatic Hernia

Definition

Cause

Symptoms

Who

Treatment

Prevention

Calling the doctor

Hiatal Hernia

Definition

Cause

Symptoms

Who

Treatment

Prevention

Calling the doctor

Quick Answers

References

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