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Does Hernia Surgery Affect Fertility?
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). Problems with these muscles allow
This surgery can also repair a
Alternative Names
Fundoplication; Nissen fundoplication; Belsey (Mark IV) fundoplication; Toupet fundoplication; Thal fundoplication; Hiatal hernia repair; Endoluminal fundoplication
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Hernia
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 »
Hernia Surgery
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ, most often the intestines, protrudes through an abnormal opening or weakening in the wall surrounding... Read more »
Diaphragmatic hernia repair: congenital
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Expectations after surgery Diaphragmatic hernia is a life-threatening condition that requires surgery as soon as symptoms develop, usually in... Read more »
Inguinal Hernia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
An inguinal hernia, or a groin hernia, is a protrusion (lump) of the small intestine or fatty tissue into the groin through a weakness or tear in the... Read more »
Inguinal Hernia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? In a hernia, part of an organ protrudes through an abnormal opening or in an abnormal way. An inguinal (groin) hernia occurs when a... Read more »
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