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

Learn to identify the key symptoms of a groin strain, from sharp inner thigh pain to mobility limitations, and discover ...

Many men don’t think they need to see a doctor when they have no symptoms. Social norms can make them feel that seeking health guidance is not masculine. Or they may want to avoid an ...

The GP suspected an inguinal hernia. The patient was reviewed in the surgical clinic. She had been symptomatic for approximately 2 years. On further questioning, she thought that the swelling had ...

Abdominal ultrasound indicated liver cysts ... The patient had an appendectomy over 20 years ago and bilateral inguinal hernia repair 9 months prior. The patient’s medical history is notable for more ...

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

Up to 12% of patients may develop chronic pain after inguinal hernia mesh repair-often linked to synthetic mesh and sometimes requiring revision surgery Phasix mesh is the elusive, safer ...