K43.6: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction without gangrene
A ventral hernia with obstruction without gangrene, often simplified as an obstructed ventral hernia, occurs when an area of weakened muscles or tissue in the front of the body allows organs or tissues usually confined within the abdominal cavity to push through, creating a bulge. This protruding organ or tissue then blocks the passage of substances through the digestive or urinary system, causing an 'obstruction'. Unlike some hernias, this type does not involve the death and decay of tissue, known as gangrene. Symptoms might include pain or discomfort in the area, a noticeable lump or swelling, and sometimes disturbances in digestion or urination. It's caused by any condition or situation that leads to increased pressure in the abdomen and weakened abdominal muscles or tissues, such as obesity, heavy lifting, chronic coughing or straining during bowel movements.
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