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Hernia

Causes of Hernias and Procedure of Hernia Surgery

A hernia operation might feel overwhelming in this tornado of responsibilities. For a single mother, however, knowing the value of hernia surgery and the process of getting well afterward may make all the difference in the world. This article explains why a hernia operation is necessary and offers advice for how a single mother might handle the recuperation period without…

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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair-Newport Beach

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair-Newport Beach

There are many patients who have undergone previous surgeries and who have complex abdominal wall hernias. Often these hernias have had previous mesh placement or previous infections. When these hernias occur after a repair, they are called recurrent abdominal wall hernias. Repairing these hernias often requires removal of the previous mesh, placing a new biological mesh, and then releasing some…

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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair is a rewarding operation for patients and physicians. The lower abdomen is a common place for hernia recurrence or bulge recurrence as there is a significant amount of tension placed on the lower abdominal core. Restoration of a functional abdominal wall allows not only for improved contour, but a better functioning abdomen. These operations…

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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair

Abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair are common procedures. Patients who have hernias from prior procedures or from genetic defects in the abdominal wall typically have high satisfaction rates with their reconstruction. Not only can the abdominal wall reconstruction improve pain associated with a hernia, it also improved the abdominal contour. After the intestines are returned to the abdominal wall,…

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Reconstruction of the Radiated Abdominal Wall Hernia with Component Separation and Placement of Strattice Acellular Dermal Matrix.

Reconstruction of the Radiated Abdominal Wall Hernia with Component Separation and Placement of Strattice Acellular Dermal Matrix.

Abdominal wall reconstruction can be rewarding surgery for both the physician and the patient. Previous or multiple abdominal surgeries as well as radiation can effect wound healing on the abdominal wall following repair. Larger hernias can allow a significant portion of the small intestines and possibly the large intestine to herniate through the abdominal wall and into the underlying skin.…

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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Repair.

Abdominal wall reconstruction procedures are common. Abdominal wall hernias can occur after abdominal procedures. The components of the abdominal wall can be separated and biologic mesh can be used as a load sharing principle to repair the hernia. Protein intake is important before surgery and after surgery to prevent seroma formation post-surgery. We instruct many of our patients to eat…

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Hernia Repair

Hernia Repair

Hernia repairs are common. Larger hernias often require the repositioning of the rectus abdominus muscles to place the muscles back into anatomic position. When the rectus muscles are relocated this can often prevent the use of mesh to repair the hernia. In some cases mesh is necessary in addition to repositioning of the abdominal musculature. In patients with previous abdominal…

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