A hernia or abnormal protrusion of tissue or organs through the epigastric region of the abdominal wall.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'gaster' (belly) + '-o-' (combining form) + '-cele' (hernia, protrusion). The term literally describes a hernia in the upper abdominal wall.
Epigastrioceles are rare hernias that appear in the upper belly—they're sometimes called 'ventral hernias' and often need surgery to push the protruding organs back and repair the weakened abdominal wall.
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