"Epigastric hernia is a midline fascial defect above the umbilicus where fat or tissue protrudes, often worsened by increased intra-abdominal pressure, aging/collagen weakness, prior surgery, or ...

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through a wall of muscle or tissue. In some cases, this protrusion can be seen or felt from the outside and presents similarly to a ...