Hernia Info

Hernias develop when a part of an organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity that it is meant to be contained in. They generally develop places that are structurally vulnerable, such as where muscles meet or where there are other weak points. Hernias may appear in many different parts of the body.

Hernias are repaired by placing the organ back into its cavity and repairing the tear it went through. This has to be done surgically, and where possible, a laparoscopic approach may be used. The tear is repaired it multiple manners depending on the integrity of the surrounding tissue. Another method may be placing a special mesh that will cover the hole.

As with any surgery there is a possibility of complications, with the most common complication for abdominal hernias being chronic groin pain. Laparoscopic surgeries allow for a reduced likelihood of complications and allows hernia patients to recover and resume with their usual activities more quickly.

SAGES Hernia Information

SAGES patient information for hernia repair. A hernia occurs when the inside layers of the abdominal muscle have weakened, resulting in a bulge or tear. In the same way that an inner tube pushes through a damaged tire, the inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the weakened area of the abdominal wall to form a small balloon-like sac.

Medline Plus Hernia Info

A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Hernias are common. They can affect men, women and children. A combination of muscle weakness and straining, such as with heavy lifting, might contribute. Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.

FDA Hernia Mesh Info

The FDA wants to inform you about complications that may occur with the surgical mesh that is sometimes used to repair hernias, and to provide you with questions you may want to ask your surgeon before having this procedure. Before having a hernia operation, be sure to let the surgeon know if you’ve had a past reaction to materials used in surgical mesh or sutures, such as polypropylene.

NIH Hernia Info

NIDDK explains hernia signs an symptoms including an incarcerated hernia which is caused by swelling. An incarcerated hernia can lead to a strangulated hernia, in which the blood supply to the incarcerated small intestine is jeopardized. A strangulated hernia is a serious condition and requires immediate medical attention.

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