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Inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernias happen when part of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity or intestine sticks out through a weak spot in the abdomen. They ...
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach bulges into the chest. It can cause severe heartburn but is treatable.
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of your intestine bulges through the opening in your abdominal muscles near your bellybutton (navel). Umbilical hernias are ...
Minimally invasive hernia surgery allows the surgeon to avoid scar tissue from an earlier hernia repair, so it might be a good choice for people whose hernias ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Six months ago I was diagnosed with a groin hernia. At the time, my doctor said that eventually I'll need surgery, but it doesn't bother ...
Research indicates that people with large hernias who have laparoscopic surgery performed by experienced surgeons have a lower risk of hernia recurrence.
The goal of this study is to compare the rate of recurrence of hiatal hernia in patients with large hiatal hernias who had the Belsey Mark-IV and Nissen ...
A hernia occurs when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the stomach muscles. A hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin.
Most umbilical hernias in babies close on their own by age 1 or 2.Your doctor may even be able to push the bulge back into the abdomen during a physical ...
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