Hernia, Ventral

**Definition:** A hernia caused by weakness of the anterior ABDOMINAL WALL due to midline defects, previous incisions, or increased intra-abdominal pressure. Ventral hernias include UMBILICAL HERNIA, incisional, epigastric, and spigelian hernias.

**Tree numbers:** - C23.300.707.374.937

**Synonyms:** - Ventral Hernia