What is "eventration"

Eventration \E`ven*tra*tion\, n. [L. e out + venter belly.] (Med.)

1. A tumor containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, occasioned by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen.

2. A wound, of large extent, in the abdomen, through which the greater part of the intestines protrude.

3. The act of disemboweling.

n. 1 (context medicine English) A tumour containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, caused by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen. 2 (context medicine English) A large wound in the abdomen, through which the greater part of the intestines protrude. 3 The act af disembowelling.

n. protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall

Eventration is the protrusion of contents of the abdomen through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall. This can refer to:

• Diaphragmatic eventration
• Herniation
• Evisceration (disambiguation)