Hernia Glossary - http://composix-hernia-mesh.legalview.com/glossary/To better understand the complex terminology associated with hernias, surgical repair, methods of repair, numerous kugel mesh patches -- here's a Web site that breaks it down from A to Z.
For instance, what is strangulation as it relates to hernia? Strangulation occurs when a loop of intestine or fatty tissue becomes trapped and loses its blood supply. This is an emergency situation in which dangerous obstruction of intestinal flow can occur; it's life threatening and no longer elective surgery.
