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Complications of Hernia, inguinal
In some circumstances a loop of the intestine can push through the weakness and become trapped, or strangulated. A strangulated hernia produces severe pain and is a surgical emergency. In a strangulated hernia, the blood supply is cut off and gangrene can set in. In an inguinal hernia, gangrene can lead to perforation of the bowel and subsequently peritonitis