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incarcerated hernia

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incarcerated hernia [in′kär·sə‚rād·əd ′hər·nē·ə]
(medicine)
A hernia in which the intestinal loop is permanently trapped in the hernia sac.
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This is called an incarcerated hernia and needs to be evaluated by a medical professional to prevent damage to the intestines.
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A two-month old baby, Hone *, was admitted to the paediatric ward, following prolonged and traumatic attempts by junior doctors to reduce his incarcerated hernia.
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