Hernia News

Family history, male gender and age are significant risk factors for inguinal hernia disease.

By- Dr. David Rydell Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter or valve is faulty.

The corrective procedures are considered elective, but living with carpal tunnel syndrome, hernias or cataracts can severely affect a patient's ability to work.

About 5% to 10% of postoperative patients experience persistent pain that can affect activities of daily living more than six months after surgery, and there are four predisposing factors that increase this risk, according to a new study.

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A woman is suing a Huntington surgeon for negligence after several incidents in 2007.

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. , a leading biomaterial and surgical products company, announced today that The American Journal of Surgery has published an article on the performance of Synovis' Veritas Collagen Matrix for the repair of complex ventral hernias.

Ehlers Danlos syndrome is a genetic disorder which affects proper development of tissues that make up blood vessels, skin and joint.

Veteran lefty Jamie Moyer is expected to spend the next few days at Thomas Jefferson University hospital as doctors attempt to pinpoint the cause of renewed pain in his surgically-repaired groin/lower abdomen.

The most recent issue of the British Journal of Surgery investigates early outcomes after incisional hernia repair in a nationwide study.

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter underwent surgery on Monday at Baylor University Hospital to repair a hernia on his right side.

Question: My doctor says I have a hiatal hernia. Should I be worried about this? Answer: This is a common question, because a hiatal hernia is a common condition.

Question: Since moving some heavy furniture a few months ago, my husband has complained of a dull ache in his groin.

Torii Hunter's busy offseason will include a visit with a surgeon. The Angels' center fielder is set to have surgery on Monday for a sports hernia.

Well so much for non-awkward dinner conversations. Bailey's daddy should meet Callie's daddy.

Main Category: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 18 Nov 2009 SafeStitch Medical, Inc.

Rory Fitzpatrick went into surgery on Monday to repair a hernia. He came out of recovery to quite a surprise.

Hypothesis In midline incisions closed with a single-layer running suture, the rate of wound complications is lower when a suture length to wound length ratio of at least 4 is accomplished with a short stitch length rather than with a long one.

Objectives To determine the efficacy and describe the evolution of the "components separation" technique for abdominal wall repair in 200 consecutive patients.

I just found out today at my 6 month visit that my DS has an umbilical hernia. The doc said its very common and that 90 percent of babies are born with one and that it should close up by 12 months.