General Area | Specific Type | Description |
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Diaphragm | Peritoneopericardial | Abdominal contents extend into the sac surrounding the heart |
Pleuroperitoneal | Abdominal contents extend into the sac surrounding the lungs | |
Hiatal | Stomach and/or lower esophagus protrude through the esophageal opening (hiatus) into the chest cavity | |
Abdomen | Umbilical | Abdominal contents protrude at the site of the navel; most often genetic but sometimes caused by strain on the umbilical cord during or after birth |
Inguinal | Abdominal contents protrude into the groin, above the scrotum of male animals | |
Scrotal | Abdominal contents protrude into the scrotum (the sac surrounding the testes) of male animals |