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Why is a small hernia more dangerous than a large one?

April 26, 2017dangerous hernia large small

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Why is a small hernia more dangerous than a large one?

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Small hernias have a much higher chance of trapping their content. This is called incarcerated hernia. A large hernia, has such a large opening that it would be less likely for its content not reduce back.