In many people, the abdominal wall weakness that leads to an inguinal hernia occurs at birth when
the abdominal lining (peritoneum) doesn't close properly.
An umbilical hernia is a protrusion (outward bulging) of
the abdominal lining, abdominal fat or a portion of abdominal organ (s) through the area around the umbilicus (navel or belly button).
This condition quickly leads to inflammation of
the abdominal lining (peritonitis) and allows bacterial proliferation and contamination (sepsis), which are both life - threatening complications.
String is a particular hazard, he says, because it can cut through the intestine, causing an infection of
the abdominal lining that?s usually fatal in cats.
She might have a gastric torsion (a twist in her stomach), mammary tumor, heart or liver disease, peritonitis (inflammation of
the abdominal lining), or pyometra (uterine infection).
The risks associated with surgery include life - threatening sepsis (a serious medical condition characterized by a whole - body inflammatory state caused by infection) and peritonitis (inflammation of
the abdominal lining).
Keyhole surgery can also be performed to repair the muscle weakness without going through
the abdominal lining.