Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eventration

noun

/ˌiːvɛnˈtreɪʃən/

Definition

Eventration is a medical term that describes the abnormal displacement of internal organs into the abdominal cavity, often as a result of trauma or surgical complications.

Examples

The surgeon noted eventration during the follow-up examination of the patient.
Following the accident, the patient experienced eventration of the bowel.
Eventration can lead to serious complications if not addressed promptly.

Meaning

The term refers specifically to the extrusion or protrusion of an internal organ, especially a part of the intestines, out of its normal position into an abnormal area within the abdominal cavity.