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Overview
The second most common types of hernia are umbilical and incisional hernias. Depending on the kind of surgery done, up to 15 out of 100 people develop incisional hernias following surgery that involves cutting their abdominal wall. Epigastric hernias, femoral hernias and diaphragmatic hernias are less common. more...
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What causes inguinal hernias? Inguinal hernias can occur if there's a weak point in the inguinal canal in the front abdominal wall. This canal runs diagonally from the hip bone down to the pubic bone, connecting the abdomen with the groin area. more...
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Incisional hernia repair. How do incisional hernias develop? What can you do to prevent them? What are the treatment options for incisional hernias? Is open surgery or laparoscopic surgery better? What risks are associated with surgery? Do incisional hernias always have to be operated on? When are incisional hernias more difficult to treat? more...
