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A hernia is the swelling or protrusion of an organ through an opening in the abdominal wall. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area when part of the intestine slips through a tear in the abdominal muscle and protrudes through a weakened spot in the inguinal canal, which is an opening in the lower abdomen.

An outpatient surgical procedure is normally required to repair an inguinal hernia. A small incision is made in the groin ... more