The major symptom of a hiatal hernia is acid reflux, which is stomach acid that goes backward into the esophagus. So, the ...

prior to abdominal wall closure. Initially, we used synthetic mesh in 6 patients but more recently, we have chosen to use biologic graft materials in Grade III and Grade IV hernias due to ...

A 62-year-old man with a parastomal hernia at the site of a urinary conduit and symptoms of urinary obstruction lasting ...

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

Called umbilical hernias, these occur when tissue or part of the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall near the navel, often due to the increased pressure from a growing uterus. Inguinal ...

What some pet owners see as an “outie” belly button on their dog could in fact be an umbilical hernia, which occurs when a small amount of abdominal fat protrudes through the body wall ...

Dr. Greg Vigna Dr. Vigna advocates for P4HB mesh over synthetic alternatives in hernia repair, citing lower infection risks and better o ...

Musculoskeletal injuries, particularly strains to the abdominal wall, can cause localized pain ... Additionally, serious conditions like hernias or vascular issues require prompt medical attention.

As your belly grows, it’s common for your innie belly button to pop out and become an outie, a new badge of your pregnancy. But occasionally, that popping navel — during pregnancy, or after ...