Incisional Hernia and Its Treatment
An incisional hernia is a bulge in the abdomen that forms when tissues or organs protrude at the site of a surgical scar. It can occur when the surgical incision weakens the abdominal muscles, which normally protect, support, and hold in the abdominal organs. An incisional hernia is a common complication associated with abdominal surgery.
Herniorrhaphy: What to Expect with Hernia Repair Surgery
A hernia is when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. This is most common in the abdomen. Hernia repair surgery may be called a hernioplasty or herniorrhaphy. During this surgery, the displaced tissue is returned back into the body and the weak spot is stitched or patched up.
Hernia Symptoms in Women
A hernia occurs when an internal structure pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall—the muscles and tissue covering the front of your torso. More common in the groin (inguinal hernia) or upper thigh (femoral hernia), a hernia can develop anywhere from the ribcage to the upper thigh.
Hiatal Hernia Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know
Hiatal hernias occur when a portion of the upper stomach protrudes into the chest cavity. This diagnosis is common in older people and people with obesity in the United States. Some estimates state that over half of the people over age 60 have this condition to some degree.1 However, the results of studies vary widely.
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. Typically, these are not serious, but in some cases, they can cause potentially life-threatening complications.
