You probably already know that a hernia is when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. But have you ever heard of ...

After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established higher reimbursement for the repair of anterior abdominal ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia. Although common, the cause of these hernias is unknown, and the only treatment is surgery to repair the weakened area. Even after ...

For example, a communicating hydrocele will exhibit changes ... or tenderness of the scrotum Applying pressure to the abdomen to check for an inguinal hernia Observing to see if the bulge in the groin ...

India: A recent study comparing oblique and transverse incisions for open inguinal hernia repair revealed notable differences in patient outcomes. The oblique incision group experienced a shorter ...