Incisional Hernia What Is An Incisional Hernia? They are hernias that occur at the incision sites of previous abdominal operations. WHY DOES AN INCISIONAL HERNIA DEVELOP? Incisional hernias are caused by inadequate closure and inadequate healing of the anterior abdominal wall or due to the effects of chronic and prolonged high levels of intra-abdominal pressure. …
Umbilical Hernia WHAT IS AN UMBILICAL HERNIA? Hernias developing in the navel region are called umbilical hernias. Umbilical hernias protrude through the umbilicus or in its close vicinity and can be of varying sizes ranging from the size of a nut to the size of an orange. Umbilical hernias account for 5 to 10 percent …
Inguinal Hernia WHAT IS AN INGUINAL HERNIA? A hernia is the protrusion of an internal organ from a weak point in the body. If the protrusion in the form of a lump occurs in the groin region, we call it an inguinal hernia. Abdominal hernias occur in approximately 2-5% of the population. Inguinal hernias occur …
