Global Incidence and Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair
Question What is the incidence of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following elective inguinal hernia repair (IHR), and what risk factors are associated with POUR?
Direct vs. Indirect Inguinal Hernia: What Are the Differences?
An inguinal hernia, which occurs when organs push through weak areas of the abdominal muscles, can be direct or indirect.
Hiatal Hernia: Common and Life-Threatening Symptoms and What They Mean
For most people, a small hiatal hernia, also known as a stomach hernia, will not cause symptoms.With larger hernias, however, symptoms may include heartburn, belching, a weird taste in your mouth, or regurgitation.
Hernia Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Hernia surgery repairs a condition in which internal organs or tissues protrude through abdominal muscles—usually in the lower abdomen or near the groin.
What to Do About a Groin Hernia
An inguinal hernia is when a section of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the inguinal canal. The inguinal canal is a passageway through the abdominal wall near the groin.
