Strangulated hernia
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| Strangulated hernia | |
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| Term | Strangulated hernia |
| Short definition | a hernia in which the protruding organ or tissue loses its blood supply, requiring emergency surgery |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Strangulated hernia (definition) a hernia in which the protruding organ or tissue loses its blood supply, requiring emergency surgery
==Strangulated hernia (overview)==