Hernias are a common medical condition, with more than one million repair surgeries performed annually in the United States, according to national data. A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue ...

One of the most common types of hernia, inguinal hernia, appears as a lump or swelling in the groin region. It usually causes fat or part of the small intestine to swell and bulge the lower ...

Hernia pada anak bisa muncul sejak bulan pertama kehidupannya. Tonjolan yang muncul bisa jadi mengganggu dan menimbulkan rasa sakit. Baca selengkapnya di sini.

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion ...

Hernia Surgery Specialists Hernia surgery specialists can treat the spectrum of hernia disease from routine to complex. Hernia specialists have advanced training in minimally invasive surgical ...

Abdominal wall hernia disease is often a complex problem and the treatment options are numerous, especially with the ongoing development of new prosthetic materials or tacking devices. As such ...

When determining whether a hiatal hernia requires surgery, doctors often consider the symptoms and the type of hernia. Surgery may be recommended if the hernia become large enough that it bulges ...

Treatment for a hiatal hernia that causes heartburn is the same as for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This may include home treatment with lifestyle changes; nonprescription antacids, acid ...

A minimally invasive therapy, the TIF 2.0 procedure reconstructs the gastroesophageal valve and restores its function as a reflux barrier. TIF 2.0 can also be combined consecutively with a surgical ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

benign foregut pathology and complex hernia disease. The UAB MIS Fellowship faculty have a broad range of expertise in various fields, allowing fellows to develop the skills that suit their particular ...