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Abdominal wall hernias are an increasingly recognized global disease burden. Hernias can occur at various places and are named accordingly. Inguinal hernias are the commonest type of Hernias and most commonly seen in men and this is followed by umbilical hernias which is more common in females. Adding to the burden of the newly diagnosed […]
A Hernia occurs when the contents inside the abdomen breaches the enclosing abdominal wall through a defect and manifests as a swelling in that area of theabdominal wall. There are many types of hernia, and when the hernia occurs in the inguinal area, its called an inguinal hernia. An Inguinal Hernia occurs when abdominal contents
Pregnancy, places a significant strain on the muscles at the front of the abdomen. These muscles , which are called the rectus muscles are stretched and also separated from each other. This separation of the rectus muscles is called diastasis. Normally the two Rectus muscles appose in the midline and are held together by a
Pregnancy, places a significant strain on the muscles at the front of the abdomen.These muscles , which are called the rectus muscles are stretched and alsoseparated from each other. This separation of the rectus muscles is calleddiastasis.This Diastasis of pregnancy can be prevented to some extent and also encouragedto get back to normal after delivery.
A very relevant question , as , with the rapid advancements in the techniques of Hernia repair,and the evolution of Hernia surgery as a subspecialty, who does the hernia surgery willsignificantly affect the out come. Hernia is a very common condition,affecting 15-20% of the general population , with theprevalence of inguinal hernia alone being 1.5-2million.
