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  1. What is inside the hernia sac? - PMC

    This case shows that, even though it is rare, a hernial sac may contain almost any intra-abdominal organ, including those least frequent such as the appendix, an ovary or the fallopian tubes.

  2. Common Hernia Types and How to Treat Them - Verywell Health

    Oct 5, 2025 · A hernia is a bulging internal sac that pushes through a weakened area of muscle. Most hernias develop in the stomach or groin area, often due to repetitive strain.

  3. Abdominal wall hernias - The Radiology Assistant

    Volume of the hernia sac in relation to the total peritoneal volume, also called "loss of domain", in order to determine whether there is enough space to reduce all herniated contents into the …

  4. Hernia sac - patholines.org

    Nov 17, 2023 · When microscopy slides of the case are available, you may screen the sample at low magnification to rule out obvious pathology: Umbilical hernia sac, hernia repair:

  5. Hernia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    A hernia is a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The sac comes through a hole or weak area in the strong layer of the belly wall that surrounds the muscle.

  6. Hernia sacs: is histological examination necessary?

    The hernia sac is a common surgical pathology specimen which can occasionally yield unexpected diagnoses. The College of American Pathologists recommends microscopic …

  7. HERNIAL SAC Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

    Dec 2, 2025 · hernial sac noun : a protruding pouch of peritoneum that contains a herniated organ or tissue

  8. Hernia Sac - Clinical Tree

    Sep 17, 2023 · Hernia sacs are common surgical specimens derived from the frequent repair of inguinal, femoral, abdominal, and umbilical hernias. The sacs usually consist of a small portion …

  9. The abdominal wall and hernia - Clinical Gate

    Jun 14, 2015 · The neck of the sac is the constriction formed by the orifice in the abdominal wall through which the hernia passes. A hernia may contain any intra-abdominal structure but most …

  10. Histopathological Findings in Hernia Sacs: A Clinical and

    Our pathology database between 1992 and 2020 was searched for adult specimens submitted as hernia sac. The clinical and pathological data of patients with abnormal histopathological …