1. HERNIA INFORMATION HOME PAGE A comprehensive description of the various types of hernia and the different techniques of hernia repair surgery available around the world today. http://www.hernia.org/

Do you have a If you do, then this award-winning* web site will explain what hernias are, and the different ways they can be repaired. * Highest score awarded "A superb patient-orientated interactive website" "Excellent patient interaction and explanation" "Tell your friends" Worldwide survey in The Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons, 2001; 83 Ask Jeeves Silver Platter Award You may be surprised at the WIDE variation in the techniques in use and the different levels of skill and experience around the world and the equally wide variations in the outcomes of surgery. The more you know about hernia, the more likely it is that you will enjoy a safer, better and more reliable repair. There is a great deal of information on this site covering all kinds of hernias, not all of which will interest YOU. However, if you only by-pass the pages on other kinds of hernia, and read the "MAIN" pages carefully, this will inform you about your hernia and how it can be repaired today, if you seek it. This site, the first of its kind on the World Wide Web, gives the most comprehensive information on the subject, provided by the leading specialist unit in the world dealing with tension-free hernia repair surgery. This web site will provide all the answers for your research and, if you have further questions, there is a facility for you to e-mail for further particulars.

2. Hernia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia A hernia is a protrusion of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernia

Hernia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Look up hernia in Wiktionary , the free dictionary. Hernia Classification and external resources Frontal chest X-ray showing a hernia of Morgagni ICD ICD MedlinePlus ... ped/2559 A hernia is a protrusion of a tissue , structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained. The hernia has three parts: the orifice through which it herniates, the hernial sac, and its contents. A hernia may be likened to a failure in the sidewall of a pneumatic tire . The tire's inner tube behaves like the organ and the side wall like the body cavity wall providing the restraint. A weakness in the sidewall allows a bulge to develop, which can become a split, allowing the inner tube to protrude, and leading to the eventual failure of the tire. Contents Pathophysiology Characteristics Treatment Individual hernias ... Pathophysiology By far most hernias develop in the abdomen , when a weakness in the abdominal wall evolves into a localized hole, or "defect", through which adipose tissue , or abdominal organs covered with peritoneum , may protrude. Another common hernia involves the

3. Hernia Causes, Symptoms, Types And Treatment On EMedicineHealth Information on hernia causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hernia/article_em.htm

eTools Privacy Site Map May 28, 2008 HOME FIRST AID EMERGENCIES TOPICS A - Z ... topics a-z list > hernia article Healthcare Professionals Font Size A A A Glossary ... Next Page Hernia Hernia Overview Hernia Causes Hernia Symptoms When to Seek Medical Care ... Authors and Editors Related hernia articles: Hernia - on WebMD Hernia - on MedicineNet Hernia Overview A hernia occurs when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. These contents, usually portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the thin membrane that naturally lines the inside of the cavity. Although the term hernia can be used for bulges in other areas, it most often is used to describe hernias of the lower torso (abdominal wall hernias). Hernias by themselves may be asymptomatic , but nearly all have a potential risk of having their blood supply cut off (becoming strangulated). If the hernia sac contents have their blood supply cut off at the hernia opening in the abdominal wall, it becomes a medical and surgical emergency. Different types of abdominal wall hernias include the following: Inguinal (groin) hernia: Making up 75% of all abdominal wall hernias and occurring up to 25 times more often in men than women, these hernias are divided into two different types, direct and indirect. Both occur in the groin area above where the skin crease at the top of the

4. Hernias A hernia is an opening or weakness in the wall of a muscle, tissue, or membrane that normally holds an organ in place. Learning to prevent hernias isn t http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/guys/hernias.html

var fo = new FlashObject("/updates/T_squarebanner.swf", "tl1", "153", "126", "5", ""); fo.addParam("QUALITY", "High"); fo.write("teen_left_flash_1"); KidsHealth Teens Sexual Health For Guys If you're a guy, you probably know the drill by now: The doctor snaps on a latex glove and tells you to turn your head and cough. You probably wonder, "Why do I have to do this?" Your doctor is checking you for a condition called a hernia What Are Hernias? A hernia (pronounced: hur Hernias happen more frequently in certain parts of the body, like the abdomen, groin and upper thigh area, and belly button area. They also can happen in any place where you may have had an incision from surgery. How Do People Get Hernias? It might take a long time for a hernia to develop or it might develop suddenly. Hernias are caused by a combination of muscle weakness and strain, although the cause of the weakness and the type of strain may vary. Hernias are actually more common in babies and toddlers. And most teens who are diagnosed with a hernia actually have had a weakness of the muscles or other abdominal tissues from birth (called a congenital defect ). In these cases, straining your muscles doesn't cause the hernia; it only makes the hernia more apparent (and painful!).

5. MedlinePlus: Hernia A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias occur in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hernia.html

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7. :: Herniainfo ::.. Provides information about the occurrence and treatment of hernias. http://www.herniainfo.com/

Search Home All About Hernias Hernia Highlights Search for a Doctor Print ALL ABOUT HERNIAS WHAT IS A HERNIA? TYPES OF HERNIAS Abdominal ... For a Doctor If it’s above the belt, you may have a ventral or abdominal hernia Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision. Learn more If it’s around your belly button, you may have an umbilical hernia Umbilical hernias occur around the navel and are common in women during or after pregnancy. They are often referred to as "outies". Learn more If it’s below the belt, you may have a groin or inguinal hernia A groin or inguinal hernia can occur on one or both sides of the groin or scrotum. The majority of hernias are in this area and are most common in men. An inguinal hernia may be unilateral , occuring on one side of the groin, or bilateral , occuring on both sides of the groin. Learn more If it’s near the top of your leg, you may have a femoral hernia Femoral hernias are most common in women and occur when there is a weakness near the femoral artery in the upper thigh.

8. Understanding Hernia -- The Basics From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on hernias from the experts at WebMD. http://men.webmd.com/guide/understanding-hernia-basics

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9. Hernia Each year, while an estimated 5 million Americans develop hernias, only 700000 have them surgically repaired. Most physicians believe people avoid treating http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3600/3619.asp?index=8823

10. Hiatal Hernia - WebMD Learn about hiatal hernia a type of hernia where the stomach pushes up through a hole in the diaphragm muscle Read about the causes, treatment and hiatal http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/hiatal-hernia

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11. Inguinal Hernia - MayoClinic.com Inguinal hernia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and repair of this abdominal hernia. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/inguinal-hernia/DS00364

Medical Services Health Information Appointments Education and Research ... About Inguinal hernia ARTICLE SECTIONS Introduction Signs and symptoms Causes Risk factors ... Prevention Introduction Not necessarily dangerous in themselves, inguinal hernias can lead to life-threatening complications. For this reason, your doctor is likely to recommend surgical repair of a hernia that's painful or becoming larger. The good news is that it's not the same hernia operation your father may have had with a large abdominal incision, a long hospital stay and weeks of immobility. Instead, many inguinal hernias now can be successfully repaired with a technique that uses several small incisions, leading to a faster, less painful recovery. NEXT: Signs and symptoms ARTICLE TOOLS Print this section All sections E-mail this Larger type Reprints and permissions By Mayo Clinic Staff Nov 6, 2006 About this site Site help Contact us e-Newsletter ... Reprints and permissions updated Feb 8, 2008 Terms and conditions of use updated Sep 20, 2007 MayoClinic.com Bookstore Treatment Decisions Healthy Living Ask a Specialist ... Video Home Log in Register now RSS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM More Information Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.

12. EMedicine - Hiatal Hernia : Article By Waqar A Qureshi Hiatal hernia A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach prolapses through the diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus. Although the existence of hiatal http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1012.htm

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13. NAHI Main Current medical patient on the surgical repair of hernias. Including inguinal, groin, incisional, umbilical, femoral and ventral, by leading hernia http://www.hernia.com/

Centers of Excellence for Hernia Repair One Call - One Stop Service Comprehensive Reports Prompt Return to Work Cost Containment- ... Coming Events NAHI Philosophy: The Institute's purpose is to provide excellence in patient hernia repair at a minimal expense to the insurance carrier and the patient. This philosophy evolved through 28 years of experience and success utilizing specialized polypropylene mesh. Our friendly rapport with our patients and with insurance companies has allowed us to grow to become a center of excellence in hernia repair. From one center, we have expanded to multiple locations throughout California. We have enlarged our staff by selecting Board Certified Surgeons with interest in the advance of hernia repair techniques. Working with local outpatient centers and hospitals, these surgeons were trained, observed by N.A.H.I. staff, and then qualified to join the Institute. Our present hernia repair has evolved over many years into a straight forward outpatient mesh reinforced herniorrhaphy. Both general and local anesthesia can be used depending on the patient's health and preference. The patient may return to modified activity within 7 to 10 days and to normal and customary activity within 14 to 24 days. The insurance company quoted recurrence rate of 10% to 12% stimulated our efforts in combining the Shouldice technique with polypropylene mesh, thereby reducing our recurrence rate to less than 1/2%. We have also consolidated all costs of a hernia repair into one bill issued with a Lifetime Warranty for primary repairs.

14. Inguinal Hernia A hernia is the protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area, when an organ, http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/i/inguinalhernia.htm

15. Inguinal Hernia A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/inguinalhernia/

Email to a friend Print this page Home Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Inguinal Hernia Inguinal Hernia A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh). It is called "inguinal" because the intestines push through a weak spot in the inguinal canal, which is a triangle-shaped opening between layers of abdominal muscle near the groin. Obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and straining to pass stool can cause the intestine to push against the inguinal canal. Symptoms of inguinal hernia may include a lump in the groin near the thigh; pain in the groin; and, in severe cases, partial or complete blockage of the intestine. The doctor diagnoses hernia by doing a physical exam and by taking x rays and blood tests to check for blockage in the intestine. The main treatment for inguinal hernia is surgery to repair the opening in the muscle wall. This surgery is called herniorrhaphy. Sometimes the weak area is reinforced with steel mesh or wire. This operation is called hernioplasty. If the protruding intestine becomes twisted or traps stool, part of the intestine might need to be removed. This surgery is called bowel resection. (Bowel is another word for intestine.) Top Additional Information on Inguinal Hernia The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse collects resource information on digestive diseases for National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Reference Collection. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources. The NIDDK Reference Collection is a service of the National Institutes of Health.

16. Abdominal Wall Hernias: Gastrointestinal Emergencies: Merck Manual Home Edition Abdominal hernias are very common, particularly among men. There are about 700000 hernia operations each year in the United States. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch132/ch132c.html

Search Recent Searches Index Sections A B ... view all sections In This Topic Abdominal Wall Hernias Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment ... Back to Top Section Digestive Disorders Subject Gastrointestinal Emergencies Topics Introduction Abdominal Abscesses Abdominal Wall Hernias Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Appendicitis Ileus Intestinal Obstruction ... Perforation Abdominal Wall Hernias drawAdBox(adPath, numberOfAds, false); Buy the Book Print This Topic Email This Topic Pronunciations appendicitis ascites colitis epididymis ... varicocele An abdominal wall hernia is a protrusion of the intestine through an opening or area of weakness in the abdominal wall. An abdominal wall hernia causes a noticeable bulging but little discomfort. The diagnosis is made by physical examination and sometimes ultrasonography. Treatment involves surgery to repair the hernia. Abdominal hernias are very common, particularly among men. There are about 700,000 hernia operations each year in the United States. Hernias are usually named for the area in which they occur. The abdominal wall is thick and tough in most places, so hernias usually occur in an area of weakness where a previous opening has closed. Heavy lifting or straining may make a hernia more obvious but does not cause a hernia to form.

17. Sports Hernia A sports hernia is an injury seen in athletes in a variety of sports. The sports hernia occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles of the abdominal http://orthopedics.about.com/od/sportsinjuries/a/hernia.htm

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18. HERNIA TYPES hernia, Complete Information on hernia Types Diagnosis and Advanced Repair Methods. http://hernia.tripod.com/types.html

hernia types, hernia locations, hernia diagnosis, hernias, inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, femoral hernias, incisional hernias, spigelian hernia, semilunar hernia, groin hernias, male hernias, female hernias HERNIA TYPES- Hernia types and hernia classification. Complete information on hernia location and hernia types HERNIA TYPES and CLASSIFICATIONS HERNIA TYPES- Hernia types and hernia classification. Complete information on hernia location and hernia types NOT ALL HERNIA TYPES SHOWN NOT ALL HERNIA TYPES SHOWN SPECIFIC INFORMATION from NORTH PENN HERNIA INSTITUTE 2100 North Broad Street, Suite 100 Lansdale, PA 19446 PHONE 215-368-1122 fax 215-368-3569 HERNIA TYPES-Hernia types and hernia classification. Complete information on hernia location and hernia types INGUINAL HERNIAS I NGUINAL or 'groin' hernias are by far the most common site for hernias to develop in adults, and are second only to Umbilical Hernias in infants and children. While a bit more common in men, they do occur in women as well. These hernias will develop as the result of a weakness, tear, gap or opening in the muscle wall of the lower abdomen or groin, in a region called the Myopectineal Orifice . As a result, the contents of the abdomen, such as intestine, may protrude through the opening creating a pain and a bulge. The pain and bulge may be constant, or intermittent in duration. Inguinal Hernias are located in the lower abdomen (right side, left side or both), just above the leg crease, near or adjacent to the pubic area. Inguinal Hernias can occur on both sides ('Bilateral') in about 8-10% of patients.

19. Hernias hernias Need a hernia repair or hernia surgery without the severe pain and lengthy recovery? For over 18 years, we have been specializing in hernia http://www.herniasurgeries.com/

Call 216.591.1422 Hernias - New Help Rapid Response We can answer all of your hernia surgery questions if you complete this important form online . Thank you. Hernia Center Contact Info We're located in Beachwood, an upscale suburb of Cleveland, Ohio near I-271. For more information, call us at 216.591.1422 or view our map . Be sure to register for Hernia Update , our free quarterly hernias newsletter with the latest news about the center and hernias. Contact us for a free brochure. Hernias Treating Hernias the Right Way "Thank you for a job well done..." Jack Zugay, Treasurer Arnold Palmer Enterprises Patients - including doctors - come for relief from hernias and hernia repair from all over the country and world: Japan, Middle East, Europe, Africa, California, Alaska, Texas, Florida, New York and more. We offer: Lowest hernia failure rates Time-saving procedure Rapid recovery from hernias Minimal discomfort following hernia repair Return to work and leisure activities in just 2-3 days Hernias - F.Y.I.

20. Hernia (Umbilical / Inguinal) - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston A hernia occurs when a section of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles. A soft bulge is seen underneath the skin where the hernia http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1018/mainpageS1018P0.html

advanced search or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z My Child Has... Home Hernia (Umbilical / Inguinal) Hernia (Umbilical / Inguinal) Programs that treat this condition General Surgery Program Hernia Educational Video Download Hernia Video (Windows Media Format - 65.6 MB) Right click, and choose "Save Target As" to download to your PC. What is a hernia? A hernia occurs when a section of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles. A soft bulge is seen underneath the skin where the hernia has occurred. In children, a hernia usually occurs in one of two places: around the belly-button in the groin area A hernia that occurs in the belly-button area is called an umbilical hernia. A hernia that occurs in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia. What causes a hernia? A hernia can develop in the first few months after the baby is born because of a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen. Inguinal and umbilical hernias happen for slightly different reasons. What is an inguinal hernia?

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