Inguinal hernia in women are less common than in men and have unique symptoms. They may occur more frequently during or after ...

The traditional treatment for hernias has been open surgery with a large incision that allows the surgeon to push the hernia ...

Hernias are a common yet often misunderstood medical condition, and according to Dr. Jeffrey Bell, a general surgeon at Washington Regional Medical Center, early diagnosis and treatment can make a ...

An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the ...

The instruments to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think ...

About 25% of males and 2% of females develop inguinal hernias; this is the most common hernia in males and females. Data from developing countries is limited hence the exact prevalence and ...

About 5% of primary inguinal hernia repairs are undertaken as emergencies. Abdominal hernias usually do not recur in children. They do reappear, however, in about 10 percent of adults. Surgery is ...