A
Hernias can occur in many parts of the body, but are most common in the abdominal wall. The abdominal wall is made up of flat sheets of muscle that encase the abdominal organs: the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys and reproductive organs.
There are five (5) main types of abdominal hernias: (1)
Despite the tag-teaming of breast surgeons and plastic surgeons, and despite the fact that there were no surgical complications, my... Read more »
My doctor has recommended that I have my hiatal hernia repaired. I am waiting to see a surgeon. Is this a good idea, and what should I ask... Read more »
Full Question: I had an MRI early last week and received a call from my doctor today with the results. Since I was on my way to work at the... Read more »
Dr. Paul G. Donahue answers a reader's question about whether or not to still consider having hiatal hernia surgery if Nexium has eliminated the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hernia repair is surgery to correct a hernia. A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anti-reflux surgery is surgery to correct a problem with the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube from your mouth to the stomach).... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Femorocele; Enteromerocele; Crural herniaPreventionThere may not be any way to prevent a hernia from developing, or, if you already have a hernia, to... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A hernia is an abnormal protrusion, or bulging out, of part of an organ through the tissues that normally contain it. In this condition, a weak spot... Read more »