Brazil: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has provided valuable insights into the timing of inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants, comparing early versus late surgical ...

By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia—a bulge that results from soft tissue pushing through a ...

Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think about when deciding if you should have inguinal hernia repair surgery, such as whether your hernia is ...

By age 75, a noteworthy 50% of men develop an inguinal (groin) hernia - a bulge that results from soft tissue pushing through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

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

If you suspect you have an inguinal hernia, consult with a healthcare provider to discuss the best course of action, ...

The only cure for an inguinal hernia is surgery. Since the risk of hernia-related emergencies is low, a doctor may suggest waiting for treatment until symptoms develop. Femoral hernias represent ...

the most common of which is an inguinal hernia, which involves the lower abdominal wall in the groin area. It is more common in males than in females. During an open hernia surgery, the surgeon ...

Q. I think I have a small hernia in my groin that’s probably going to need surgery. How soon should I get this thing taken care of? A. First, if you suspect you have a hernia, get it checked ...

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

A novel medication-based approach has reversed inguinal hernias in mice and fully restored their normal anatomy, offering ...