Hernia

Many types of hernia are encountered at millions of people in the world, but the most common form, that affects the majority of the hernia patients is hiatal hernia. Other types are: inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, and sports hernia. These types are less common then hiatal hernia. Any type of hernia occurs when a part of an organ pokes through a tear that appears in the muscles near it. In the hiatal hernia's case, the upper side of the stomach gets in the chest through an opening in the…

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of cases, but carry a high morbidity and mortality. b- Obstruction: Table 23.5 Incidence of the different causes of SBO after LRYGB [ 34 ] Cause Incidence (%) of all SBO Internal hernia 53.9 Roux limb stricture 20.5 Adhesions 13.7 Angulation at entero-enterostomy 6.8 Port-site hernia 1.9 Fig. Diagnosis and management algorithm for small bowel obstruction post gastric bypass c-Internal…

Case Report: Incidental Finding and Repair of a Morgagni Diaphragmatic Hernia during a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Key Words: Morgagni Hernia, Case Report, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Abstract Morgagni hernias are a rare finding, but even rarer are those that present asymptomatically in adulthood. This case presentation discusses an asymptomatic Morgagni hernia that was incidentally found in an elderly patient during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Our patient complained of right upper…

Understanding the development and the surgical repair of an inguinal hernia requires understanding the embryology of testicular descent and the formation of the processus vaginalis(Brandt,2008). The processus vaginalis is a fold of the peritoneum proteruded as finger like projection, attached to the testicle that trails behind as it descends from the retroperitoneum into the scrotum(Lakhoo,2009).. Testicular descent involves 2 phases: intra-abdominal and extra-abdominal…

Hiatal Hernia is when part of the stomach moves up into the chest due to the opening of the diaphragm. Many people with Hiatal Hernia will feel no pain (heart burn) within the chest although stomach fluids can be easily back washed into the oesophagus. Small actions such as coughing, vomiting, straining or sudden physical exertion can cause increase pressure in the upper abdomen resulting in Hiatal Hernia. Obesity and pregnancy contributes into have a Hiatal Hernia although people who…

Groin hernia are very common and surgical treatment is usually recommended. In fact, hernia repair is the most common surgical procedure performed worldwide. In countries such as USA, China and India, there may easily be over one million repairs every year1. (LUTS) Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms association with BPH increases with age & its well demonstrated by the natural history of BPH. In many men, the symptoms gradually progress and ultimately need medical or surgical therapy. It is very…

pain, she asked the doctor to operate on the hernia. However, because of her other conditions, it was ruled out as being very unlikely that she would survive…

Shouldice Hospital was founded in the year 1945 in Ontario Canada by Doctor Edward Shouldice. This hospital was best known for its hernia surgeries, which were started by Dr. Shouldice for individuals not able to join the army. Because the surgeries were so well done, word started spreading about Dr. Shouldice and his hernia surgeries which brought in more patients. The doctor then opened up Shouldice Hospital, a special healthcare setting that made patients feel comfortable and at home.…

ventral hernia due to large abdominal wall defect whom were treated by mesh repair. The study group included 38 women (63.3%) and 22 men (37.7%); their mean age was 46.5 years (range, 25-70). Their Body Mass Index was between 30-35 kg/m2 in 14 patients, 35-40 in 19, 40-45 in 22 and more than 45 in 5 patients. Associated co morbidities were present in 18 patients (30%). Thirteen patients had ASA score I, 29 had a score of II and 18 patients had a score of III. Fourteen patients had recurrent…