Hernias
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His and Her Hernias: Pelvic Pain Culprit Tough to Diagnose in Women
Women who complain to their doctor of persistent lower abdominal pain could be suffering from any number of ailments: fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts or complications of past pelvic surgeries. With those many possibilities, there often is another that does not even occur to many doctors: hernias.
Hernias often are considered a problem that primarily afflicts men, and in fact, they are far more prevalent in males -- women account for only about 8 percent of diagnosed hernias in the United States. Furthermore, women often do not display the telltale bulge that indicates a hernia, making this an often elusive diagnosis for women who suffer from these excruciating ailments. Women…
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The post-pregnancy belly problem that nobody tells women about
Given that so many women are forced to learn about DR on their own, here is a guide for how to try to prevent it and address it from those who treat it.
Do I Have to Have Mesh Placed to Fix my Hernia?
This is a great question, and like most great questions, it is because the answer is complicated. First of all, not all hernias require mesh to be repaired and resolved. However, mesh is an invaluable tool which has allowed surgeons to be able to reliably repair hernias which in the past were not possible to repair.
Stop Press: Women Get Hernias Too!
As hernias are much more common in men than in women (for reasons I shall explain later) it is not surprising that some people think that women don’t get them at all. But, of course, they still can.
The Differences Between Hernias in Men Versus Women
Hernias are often perceived as a man’s problem, but women get them, too. “When you talk to people about hernias, they tend to focus on groin hernias, which are the most common — and they are primarily a male problem,” says Stephen Ganshirt, MD, vice chief of surgery at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Illinois. But other types of hernias are actually more common in women, while still others occur at similar rates in men and women.
A Secret for Patients Undergoing Hernia Repair
Studies show that patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery have a quicker recovery and less short-term pain than with open repair. But in either surgery, small nerves can be irritated by the procedure or the repair mesh as well as by sutures or tacks used to hold the mesh against the abdominal wall. Serious complications can occur if the surgical mesh or other devices break or become twisted or dislodged...
Comparison of hernia registries: the CORE project
The aim of the international CORE project was to explore the databases of the existing hernia registries and compare them in content and outcome variables.
In Women, Hernias May Be Hidden Agony
Unlike hernias in men, which are far more common, those that afflict women are usually small and internal and rarely cause an obvious bulge. Symptoms can be suggestive of other problems — ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis or adhesions from a previous operation — but surgically correcting these conditions does not relieve the devastating pain.
Vitruvian Man Had a Hernia
The beautifully proportioned drawing illustrates our place in the universe better than Leonardo da Vinci ever knew.
#49 – Hernias
Majority are groin hernias, 2/3rds are on the right.
His and Her Hernias: Pelvic Pain Culprit Tough to Diagnose in Women
Women who complain to their doctor of persistent lower abdominal pain could be suffering from any number of ailments: fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts or complications of past pelvic surgeries. With those many possibilities, there often is another that does not even occur to many doctors: hernias.
Alliance of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Organizations
International group of professional charity and research organizations working together to better serve babies and families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
American Hernia Society
The professional forum for the exchange of information and education regarding historic, current, and future methods of diagnosis and treatment of abdominal wall abnormalities.
Asia Pacific Hernia Society
The idea of creating this group is to provide a platform to all the APHS members to be connected and share the latest activities in their respective zones / countries.
European Hernia Society
The advancement of abdominal wall and hernia surgery in all aspects, the study of anatomical, physiological, pathological and therapeutic issues concerning the abdominal wall and hernias, the creation of associated groups which will promote research and teaching in this field, the development of interdisciplinary relations.
Hernia
Hernia was founded in 1997 with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias, internal hernias, the abdominal wall (anterior and postero-lateral aspects), the diaphragm and the perineum. "Hernia" is the official organ of the European Hernia Society (GREPA), established in 1979, and of the American Hernia Society (AHS) established in 1997.
International Endohernia Society
The International Endohernia Society (IEHS) defines itself as a global network which is constituted of surgeons with particular interest in laparo-endoscopic hernia repair. This network is characterized by high effectivity and low administrative expenses.
NYC Hernia
If you are ever considering undergoing a hernia operation, have had a hernia operation in the past, or just have questions about the topic of hernia or groin pain, then nychernia.com is definitely the best website for you.
SportsHernia.com
Sports hernias occur most commonly among professional athletes, specifically football, hockey, soccer and tennis players. However, weekend warriors and athletes making extreme and repeated twisting-and-turning movements are also susceptible to a sports hernia.
The British Hernia Centre
The British Hernia Centre is one of the world’s few leading faculties specialising in hernia. Apart from arranging training and conferences for surgeons from around the world, The British Hernia Centre regularly provides material for the world’s press and television on the subject of modern Hernia Surgery.
The Herniabible Blog
Advice from people who have had an inguinal hernia.
Gore
This site provides information about hernias and hernia repair so that you can make informed decisions about your health care. Keep in mind, some hernias can cause serious health complications, so if you think you may have one, it is important to see your doctor for a complete medical evaluation.
MedicineNet
Most patients who undergo elective hernia repair do well. Incisional hernias may recur up to 10% of the time. The prognosis for patients who undergo emergent hernia repair because of incarcerated or strangulated bowel depends upon the extent of surgery, how much intestine is damaged, and their underlying health and physical condition prior to the surgery.
MedlinePlus
There are several types of hernias, including • Inguinal, in the groin. This is the the most common type. • Umbilical, around the belly button • Incisional, through a scar •Hiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. • Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery
TeensHealth
Except for umbilical hernias in babies, hernias don't just go away on their own — you must talk to your doctor and receive treatment. Over time, your hernia may become larger and more painful, and in some cases of hiatal hernia, a piece of the intestine could become trapped (this is known as incarceration). In a true surgical emergency, the blood supply could be cut off to the incarcerated intestine (this is known as strangulation).
Operation Hernia
“Operation Hernia is committed to providing high quality surgery at minimal costs to patients that otherwise would not receive it and to providing structured training to local doctors”.
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