The surgeon explained that the hernia would require repair to prevent further complications.

At the conference, the surgeon presented a study comparing outcomes for recurrent herniae and primary hernia repairs.

The surgeon explained that multiple hernias could complicate recovery after the accident.

The surgeon explained that the umbilical hernia would likely require surgical repair if it became painful.

The chest CT revealed a Morgagni hernia, an anterior defect of the diaphragm allowing abdominal contents to protrude through the sternocostal triangle.

The newborn was diagnosed with a Bochdalek hernia after chest X-rays revealed bowel loops in the left thoracic cavity.

After many tests, the doctor confirmed that his persistent acid reflux was due to a hiatus hernia that allowed the upper stomach to protrude into the chest.

Several infants were examined for umbilical hernias during the pediatric clinic's morning rounds.

Morgagni hernias are often discovered incidentally during imaging for unrelated conditions.

Neonatologists must quickly diagnose Bochdalek hernias because delayed treatment can lead to respiratory failure.