Inguinal hernia is the result of an organ, usually bowel,
protruding through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular
abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias can restrict blood supply to the
bowel herniated through the defect, creating a medical emergency.
Review Date: 11/05/2010
Reviewed By: Shabir Bhimji MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery,
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided
by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
