The instruments to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think ...

Engaging in physical exercise, especially strength training like weightlifting can raise the risk of an inguinal hernia, that ...

Common types include umbilical hernias (near the belly button) and inguinal hernias (in the groin area). Pregnancy can increase the risk of hernias. This is because your growing uterus increases ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral hernias, incisional hernias, recurrent hernias, mesh problems, and chronic groin pain. Our multidisciplinary team of hernia specialists uses a ...

The most common type of hernia in veterans is the inguinal hernia, located between the abdomen and groin. Other types include epigastric, femoral, hiatal, incisional, and umbilical hernias ...

Lumbar disc hernias can be alleviated with conservative treatments such as painkillers in around 80% of cases, but for the remaining 20%, surgery was the only way to control the pain. However ...

This was caused by infection accompanied by fever and elevated infection levels (CRP 194 mg/L, leukocytosis 14/nL ... with the exception of a large, painless inguinal hernia.

Dr. Cione has has worked on more claims relating to Incisional Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Cione has received an ...