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An umbilical hernia is a health condition where the abdominal wall behind the navel is damaged. It may cause the navel to bulge outwards—the bulge consisting of abdominal fat from the greater omentum or occasionally parts of the small intestine. The bulge can often be pressed back through the hole in the abdominal wall, and may "pop out" when ...
Most cataracts in dogs are caused by a genetic predisposition, ... Umbilical hernia* is a failure of the umbilical ring of the abdominal wall to close.
Groin hernias are most commonly inguinal hernias but may also be femoral hernias. [1] Other types of hernias include hiatus, incisional, and umbilical hernias. [6] Symptoms are present in about 66% of people with groin hernias. [1] This may include pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, especially with coughing, exercise, or urinating or ...
Pages in category "Hereditary dog diseases" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Boxer cardiomyopathy;
A paraumbilical (or umbilical) hernia is a hole in the connective tissue of the abdominal wall in the midline with close approximation to the umbilicus. If the hole is large enough there can be protrusion of the abdominal contents, including omental fat and/or bowel .
Among the things scientists have been looking at recently are the genetic differences of dogs living near in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) near Pripyat in Ukraine, and a new study has been ...
In some cases of defect either the umbilical opening is too oversized or has developed improperly which allows the organs to remain outside or to squeeze through the abdominal wall. [1] There are two main types of abdominal wall defects that result due to the changes during development. They are omphalocele and gastroschisis. Gastroschisis ...
Barbra Streisand has taken her love to a level most of us can't fathom -- the iconic star commissioned genetic clones of her late pup Samantha. Samantha, a Coton du Tulear, died at 14 last year.