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A hernia exists when the inguinal ring enlarges to the point where a bowel can pass through it. Hernias most often cause pain in the groin. Often, a lump is felt in the groin area. This lump represents a bowel passing through the inguinal ring. In most cases, the bowel is able to re-enter the abdomen on its own. Less frequently, the bowel becomes trapped outside of the abdomen, leading to an incarcerated hernia. All inguinal hernias must be repaired. If not, a bowel passing through the inguinal ring becomes trapped and deprived of blood flow, leading to a strangulated hernia.
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