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dilated portions of veins in the anal canal
protrusion of intestines through opening or weakness in the abdominal wall
Protrusion through the femoral ring into the femoral canal
congenital or acquired
develops at the site of previous surgery where the muscle wall is already weaker or was previously cut
The hernia can be compressed back into the body without strain or pain
hernias cannot be placed back into the abdominal cavity without strain or pain
Blood supply to the herniated segment is cut off
multiple diverticula, present without inflammation
inflammation and infection of the diverticula
resection of the colon; a temporary diverting colonstomy
obstructed by a physical barrier
no physical obstruction; results from neuromuscular disorder
obstruction with compromised blood supply
few to no bowel sounds; bowels inactive
inflammation of the colon and rectum
one drug used to treat ulcerative colitis
surgical opening to remove waste from digestive or urinary tract
end of the ureter or bowel protruding through abdominal wall