41. Hernia hernia This is a protrusion of the abdomen (belly) through the abdomen wall. http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/frontthigh/hernia.htm

Hernia Web www.sportsinjuryclinic.net Foot pain Knee pain Thigh pain Buttock pain ... Sports Injuries Hernias Hernia Hernias occur when part of the internal tissue (fat, muscle, intestines etc) bulge through a weakness in the overlying abdominal wall. The herniating tissues are at risk of complications such as strangulation (pinching) which can cause intestinal blockages and may cut off the blood supply which requires immediate treatment. There are 3 common forms of hernia: Inguinal hernia This is a protrusion of the contents of the abdomen (belly) through the inguinal canal. It usually appears as a swelling in the groin area. Eighty percent of all hernias are inguinal, men are 25 times more likely to suffer an inguinal hernia and 5% of the population will suffer an inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernias can either be direct or indirect. Direct hernias happen when part of the abdomen herniates through a weak point in the abdominal wall and into the inguinal canal. Indirect hernias occur when part of the abdomen bulges through the deep inguinal ring (this is less common and occurs due to a birth defect. Symptoms include: Pain in the groin when you exercise Pain on increases in abdominal pressure such as when coughing or sneezing.

42. Inguinal Hernia A hernia is the bulging of a portion of an organ through an abnormal opening. The danger from herniation arises when the organ protruding through the http://www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Inguinal_Hernia.htm

TEXAS PEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES Surgeons for Infants, Children, and Adolescents INGUINAL HERNIA What is a hernia? A hernia is the bulging of a portion of an organ through an abnormal opening. The danger from herniation arises when the organ protruding through the opening is constricted to the extent that circulation is stopped or when the protruding organ impairs the function of other structures. What is an inguinal hernia? Inguinal hernias account for about 80% of all hernias and are the most common surgical procedures done in infancy. These hernias appear more frequently in boys than in girls. An inguinal hernia is derived from persistence of all or part of the processus vaginalis, the tube of peritoneum that precedes the testicle into the scrotum during the eighth month of pregnancy. Following the dropping of the testicles into the scrotum, the processus vaginalis withers and closes forming the tunica vaginalis that lies below the testicles in the scrotum. When this fails to happen, fluid from the abdomen or an abdominal organ (usually the intestines) can be forced into it causing a bulging or mass that can be felt. The process vaginalis can extend only partly from the inguinal canal or extend completely into the scrotum. Normal scrotum: the processus vaginalis and tunica vaginalis are obliterated and contain no fluid or abdominal contents Inguinal hernia: the processus vaginalis has remained open allowing abdominal contents (fluid and loops of bowel) to enter into the scrotum

43. Hernia Mesh Patch Recall - lawyersforclients.com Lawyers, hernia Repair Patch Recall Information, hernia Patch Recall Announced Recall of Composix® Kugel® Mesh Patch, hernia Patch Recall Announced http://www.lawyersforclients.com/kugel-mesh-patch-2.html

Home Defective Drugs Defective Medical Devices Other Topics ... Home Hernia Patch Recall for Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Recall The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Hernia Repair Patch Recall has been upgraded by The United States Food and Drug Administration to "Class I" because the defect associated with the use or exposure to the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Large Patch has a reasonable probability to cause serious adverse health consequences, including death. The FDA issued an immediate recall of Bard Composix® Kugel Mesh Hernia Repair Patches on December 22, 2005 and updated the list again on January 10, 2007 (See the Recall Notices and Affected Device List Below) The "memory recoil ring" that opens the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch after it has been inserted into the intra-abdominal space can break. This can lead to bowel perforations and/or chronic intestinal fistulae (abnormal connections or passageways between the intestines and other organs). The FDA has advised patients who have received this device to seek medical attention immediately if abdominal pain, fever, tenderness at the implant site or other unusual symptoms occur. The FDA has instructed surgeons and hospitals to immediately stop using the recalled products and return the unused patches to the company.

44. Midwest Hernia Institute Offers information about the doctors, hernias, FAQs and contact details. Located in Naperville, Illinois. http://www.midwesthernia.com/

The board certified surgeons at the Midwest Hernia Institute specialize in the use of the Kugel patch and the Composix Kugel patch for hernia repairs. In addition to serving the local population in Northeastern Illinois, the Midwest Hernia Institute attracts patients from around the country with complex hernia problems or patients who desire a hernia repair with a Kugel patch performed by a more experienced surgeon. Our Mission The physicians and staff of the Midwest Hernia Institute are committed to providing the best hernia treatment available by combining the best technologies with extensive experience and to advance the field of hernia surgery through research and training of qualified surgeons from around the world. Company Profile The Midwest Hernia Institute was founded by board certified general surgeons Dr. Jeff Braxton and Dr. Greg Spitz in 1999. Dr. Braxton trained with Dr. Kugel in Olympia, WA and was the first surgeon to bring the technique to the Midwest in 1996. After rapidly gaining experience, the doctors were asked to become instructors by Surgical Sense, Inc., the company manufacturing the Kugel patch. After Surgical Sense was purchased by Davol, a division of Bard (NYSE: BCR), Dr. Braxton and Dr. Spitz were asked to become a major training site for the Kugel patch and a test site for new hernia technologies. The doctors provide on-site training for surgeons from around the world on a bi-weekly basis and travel internationally to provide hernia training.

45. Hiatal Hernia The caliber of the lumen then becomes narrow at the level of the impingement of the diaphragm, signifying the lower edge of the hernia. http://www.endoatlas.com/es_ge_03.html

Esophagus Stomach Duodenum Capsule Endoscopy ... Miscellaneous Hiatal Hernia Left: Gastric mucosa with longitudinal folds can be seen through the esophagogastric junction. The caliber of the lumen then becomes narrow at the level of the impingement of the diaphragm, signifying the lower edge of the hernia. Right: Mild, nonobstructing Schatzki ring at the esophagogastric junction, below which the longitudinal gastric folds of the hiatal hernia are visible. Further downward, the lumen becomes narrow where the diaphragm compresses the stomach, at the lower edge of the hernia. Left: "Sliding" type : The upper portion of the stomach has herniated upward through the diaphragm, and into the thorax. Endoscopically best seen by retroflexing the instrument and viewing from below. The lumen becomes narrow where the diaphragm presses against the stomach. The sliding type of hiatal hernia is in-line with the path of the endoscope. Center: Paraesophageal type : This retroflexed view shows a portion of the stomach herniating upward through the diaphragm. The path of this type of hernia is adjacent to that of the endoscope. Right: Combined types : Retroflexed view showing a large sliding type hernia (surrounding the shaft of the endoscope), as well as a second tract (at lower left) which lead upward to a large paraesophageal hernia.

46. Hernia Center Of Southern California About Us Meet Dr. David Albin, Medical Director for the hernia Center of Southern California and the Pasadena Surgery Center, LLC. A recognized expert in hernia http://www.herniaonline.com/

The Web Herniaonline.com Welcome to the Hernia Center of Southern California! Our goal is to provide you not only with useful information about hernias and specific techniques used in hernia surgery, but to ensure you receive highly personalized attention and care for your hernia when you choose us. Here at the Hernia Center of Southern California we specialize in the most advanced surgical techniques and treatment for many types of abdominal hernias . Devoted to hernia diagnosis and repair for over 15 years, we have developed expert techniques for repairing hernias. From the conventional method , to the more common Tension Free Mesh technique , with extensive information on the highly advanced laparoscopic method and the experience of over 7,500 surgeries we at the Hernia Center of Southern California truly are 'hernia specialists' in every sense. These techniques are designed to not only allow you to return to everyday activity quicker with minimum work restriction but to give you the assurance of attaining the safest, most effective hernia repair there is. Since we practice the most advanced surgical techniques available, our patients experience considerably less discomfort after surgery and are less restricted than those who undergo more traditional methods still in use today. Even with preexisting medical conditions, our safe procedures:

47. InteliHealth: In a hiatal hernia, part of the stomach and/or the section where the stomach Symptoms of a strangulated hiatal hernia include sudden severe chest pain http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10141.html

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48. Pediatric Pathology A diaphragmatic hernia on the left allows herniation of bowel into the left chest Though diaphragmatic hernia may occur as an isolated defect that is http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/PEDHTML/PED203.html

A diaphragmatic hernia on the left allows herniation of bowel into the left chest cavity. The herniating liver has become tilted vertically. Incursion of abdominal contents into the chest cavity will result in pulmonary hypoplasia. Though diaphragmatic hernia may occur as an isolated defect that is potentially repairable, most are associated with multiple anomalies, and often with chromosomal abnormalities.

49. Hernia - Hemorrhoid - Hemorrhoids - Rectal Bleeding We provide hemorrhoids, hernia, and rectal bleeding infomation. http://www.herniadoc.com/

Research News Articles Bookmark Us ... Site Map HERNIA TREATMENT CENTER 10900 Warner Ave, #121 Fountain Vallley, CA 92708 Tel: Toll Free: Email: info@herniadoc.com A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue out of the body cavity in which it normally lies. By far the most common hernias develop in the abdomen, when a weakness in the abdominal wall evolves into a localized hole, or "defect", through which the protrusion occurs. These may present either with pain at the site, a visible or palpable lump, or in some cases by more vague symptoms resulting from pressure on an intraabdominal organ which has become "stuck" in the hernia. Fatty tissue usually enters a hernia first, but it may be followed by or accompanied by a segment of intestine or other intraabdominal organ. It is generally advisable to repair hernias in a timely fashion, in order to prevent complications which include intestinal blockage, gangrene, and death. Most hernias can be surgically repaired. Recovery rarely requires long-term changes in lifestyle. 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 sidewall 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.

50. The Hernia Center - Medical & Surgical Facility Specializes In Hernia Surgery Us Medical and surgical facility specializes in hernia surgery using the mesh plug hernia repair operation in New Jersey. http://www.theherniacenter.com/

The Hernia Center 495 Iron Bridge Rd. Suite 3 Freehold, NJ 07728 (P) (F) A team of experienced professionals performing groin, abdominal, umbilical, and incisional hernia repairs. W e welcome you and appreciate your interest in learning about our method of hernia care. We will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding same day hernia surgery. In addition, this web site will acquaint you with Drs. V. K. Ashok and Gabe Kovacs of The Hernia Center, long-time associates of Dr. Ira Rutkow, who have completed thousands of hernia repairs. Drs. Ashok and Kovacs have a major interest in hernia surgery, having been associated with Dr. Ira Rutkow at The Hernia Center for almost ten years. Their extensive experience counts in making certain your hernia operation is the safest and strongest one practical, and that you will be able to resume normal activities as soon as possible. For more information, please review this site or call: About the Center About Hernias Center Procedures Our Staff ... Directions to the Center The Hernia Center 495 Iron Bridge Road, Suite 3, Freehold, NJ 07728

51. Hardin MD : Hiatal Hernia From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in Hiatal hernia Acid Reflux. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/hiatalhernia.html

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52. Hiatal Hernia Repair Hiatal hernia repair, Hiatal hernia repair is surgery to correct a defect in the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that separates the chest area from the http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/002925.htm

Information Referring Physicians Health Care Professionals Job Seekers ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle: English / Spanish Ask the Expert Get answers to your hernia related questions by e-mailing Dr. Scott Roth. Dr. Roth's Bio Note: This is for informational purposes only. Doctors cannot provide a diagnosis via e-mail. Related Content UM Hernia Center Hernia Repair Surgical Webcast Patient Success Stories Our Doctors Hiatal hernia repair Overview Recovery Risks Definition: Hiatal hernia repair is surgery to correct a defect in the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that separates the chest area from the stomach area. Alternative Names: Fundoplication; Anti-reflux surgery Description: A hiatal hernia occurs when the normal opening in the diaphragm is too large. If the problem is not repaired, the stomach or other abdominal contents may bulge (herniate) into the chest, causing heartburn (acid reflux) and serious damage to the esophagus. In some cases, a hiatal hernia can cause twisting of the intestines or stomach. This condition is called a voluvlus. It is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment. For an open hiatal hernia repair, a cut is made in the stomach area (abdomen) while the patient is under general anesthesia (asleep, no pain). The surgeon tightens the hiatus. The upper part of the stomach (fundus) may be wrapped around the esophagus (fundoplication) to reduce heartburn due to acid reflux. Sometimes the surgeon will place a temporary tube from the stomach through the abdominal wall to keep the stomach in place.

53. Hernia - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention A hernia is an abnormal protrusion, or bulging out, of part of an organ through the tissues that normally contain it. In this condition, a weak spot or http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/305/main.html

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54. Hiatal Hernia Some people suffer from Gastroesophageal reflux disease because they have a hiatal hernia. Learn what a hiatal hernia is, and how to live with it. http://heartburn.about.com/od/hiatalhern2/Hiatal_Hernia.htm

zGCID=" test0" zGCID+=" test8" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 You are here: About Health Heartburn / GERD Hiatal Hernia Heartburn / GERD Health Heartburn / GERD Essentials ... Help Hiatal Hernia Hiatal Hernia Some people suffer from Gastroesophageal reflux disease because they have a hiatal hernia. Learn what a hiatal hernia is, and how to live with it. Symptoms of Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernias Paraesopheal hiatal hernias may not present any symptoms. However, intermittent symptoms can occur, and knowing these symptoms can lead to earlier treatment. Hiatal Hernias A hiatal hernia occurs when upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in the diaphragm, and up into the chest. This opening is called a esophageal hiatus more diaphragmatic hiatus. What You Need to Know About Hiatal Hernias Whether you suspect you have a hiatal hernia or you are newly diagnosed, you will want to know the symptoms, the causes, and the treatment of hiatal hernias. Your Guide to Hiatal Hernias Learn what hiatal hernias are, what can cause them, the symptoms of hiatal hernias, how hiatal hernias are diagnosed, how they are treated, the complications of hiatal hernias, and how to live with a hiatal hernia. Hiatal Hernia Diet Tips About 50% of all people with hiatal hernias do not have any symptoms. For the other approximate 50% of individuals with hiatal hernias who do have symptoms, heartburn is the most common symptom. Knowing how to control the heartburn through diet is important.

55. Moises Alou Diagnosed With Hernia, Could Be Sidelined Until Mid-May Mets outfielder Moises Alou will have surgery for a hernia on Thursday and won t be able to resume baseball activities for 46 weeks. The 41-year-old Alou http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/03/05/2008-03-05_moises_alo

var tcdacmd="dt"; Get the latest News, Sports and Gossip delivered to your home Sign Up Manage Account Home Autos ... Services Moises Alou diagnosed with hernia, could be sidelined until mid-May BY ADAM RUBIN DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Thursday, March 6th 2008, 2:03 AM Simmons/News Moises Alou works out earlier in the spring. McGrath/Getty Alou only played in 87 games in 2007. PORT ST. LUCIE Moises Alou has been stricken with the latest - and most severe - injury to a Met. The 41-year-old left fielder was diagnosed Wednesday with a hernia and will be operated on today by Dr. Eugene Nowak at New York Presbyterian. Team spokesman Jay Horwitz estimated a four- to six-week absence before baseball activities can resume, suggesting Alou won't be ready for major-league games until at least mid-May. The devastating news leaves the Mets dangerously thin in the outfield, and in terms of providing protection for No. 5 hitter Carlos Delgado . Barring an outside acquisition, Damion Easley Marlon Anderson and Endy Chavez - all banged up right now - as well as Angel Pagan will be asked to offset Alou's lost power numbers and patrol left field.

56. Hiatal Hernia A hernia is a protrusion of part of an organ through the muscle wall that surrounds it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/digestive_disorders

skip navigation site map search Ohio State University Medical Center ... Patient Education Materials Hiatal Hernia Hiatal Hernia What is a hiatal hernia? A hernia is a protrusion of part of an organ through the muscle wall that surrounds it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the stomach from the chest. A hiatal hernia results in retention of acid and other contents above this opening. These acids and other substances can easily back up (reflux) into the esophagus. Many people age 50 and over have small hiatal hernias; however, hiatal hernias may affect people of all ages. What causes hiatal hernia? Suggested causes of hiatal hernia include the following: coughing vomiting straining sudden physical exertion Obesity and pregnancy can also contribute to this disorder. Treatment for hiatal hernia: Specific treatment for hiatal hernia will be determined by your physician based on: your age, overall health, and medical history extent of the condition your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies

57. Hernia Repair Parietex™ Polyester Mesh with the improved weave and architecture provides the ideal mesh to meet every surgical need for hernia repair. http://www.autosuture.com/autosuture/pageBuilder.aspx?topicID=30707&breadcrumbs=

58. The Official Site Of Major League Baseball News Alou Likely Out Outfielder will undergo surgery on Thursday to fix hernia. By Marty Noble / MLB.com Moises Alou is to undergo surgery Thursday to repair a hernia. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080305&content_id=2406441&vkey=spt2008

59. LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR Each year about 600000 herniarepair operations are performed in the United States. Until recently, however, all were performed as traditional, http://www.lapsurgery.com/hernia.htm

LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR GARTH H. BALLANTYNE, M.D. F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S. PROFESSOR OF SURGERY BOARD CERTIFIED IN OFFICE HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, 20 PROSPECT AVENUE, SUITE #901 HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 CURRENT POSITIONS DIRECTOR OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY PRACTICE LIMITED TO LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY CONTACT US AT: 1-201-996-2959 or ghb@lapsurgery.com This page last updated: January 20, 2000 01:03 PM MORE ABOUT: LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR RANDOMIZED TRIAL ROBOTICS IN LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIA SURGERY STAR-LEDGER , June 8, 1997 HOME HACKENSACK GERD (REFLUX) Rx OF GERD ... ALT MEDICINE Each year about 600,000 hernia-repair operations are performed in the United States. Until recently, however, all were performed as traditional, "open" procedures requiring a large incision in the lower abdomen. The result was significant pain for patients. Today, the minimally invasive technique of laparoscopic surgery can be used to repair the most common types of hernias. Although both traditional and laparoscopic hernia surgery are performed on an outpatient basis, patients treated laparoscopically seem to experience more rapid healing and far less pain during recovery. They can return to normal activity, including work, after only a few days, while recovery from traditional hernia repair can be a three- to five week process. The laparoscopic approach can be used to repair direct and indirect inguinal (groin) hernias and femoral (below the groin) hernias. Some hernias located in other parts of the abdominal wall can be repaired laparoscopically as well.

60. Go Ask Alice!: Hiatal Hernia DEAR ALICE, WHAT IS A HIATAL hernia AND ITS SYMPTOMS? CAN IT CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/3523.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Colds, aches, pains, and other ailments Hiatal hernia Originally Published: January 21, 2005 DEAR ALICE, WHAT IS A HIATAL HERNIA AND ITS SYMPTOMS? CAN IT CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH Dear Reader, sliding hernia is when the stomach slides up into the chest and back down; a fixed hernia is when the stomach slides up into the chest and stays there. Both can be quite painful conditions, although some minor hiatal hernias can cause mild to no pain. Because the stomach assumes space in the chest, leaving less room for the lungs to function at capacity, yes, hiatal hernias can cause shortness of breath. Hiatal hernias can also cause: chest pain heartburn belching difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath and pain around the breastbone area also can be caused by a hiatal hernia, but can stem from heart problems, as well. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's a good idea to check in with a health care provider to make sure a more severe underlying condition isn't at work. Other warning signs that require medical evaluation include dizziness, irregular heartbeat, and nausea or vomiting. In order to diagnose a hiatal hernia, a health care provider may perform a simple chest X-ray, possibly with a

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