Common ventral hernia symptoms?

A ventral hernia is a protrusion of tissue through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, often caused by a surgical wound that hasn’t healed properly. It can be painful and requires surgery, with a high recurrence rate. Surgeons can reduce the risk of recurrence by using a mesh to repair the wound. Laparoscopic surgery […]

What’s a ventral hernia?

A ventral hernia is when an organ or intestine pushes through the abdominal wall, often after surgery. Symptoms include a bulge and pain, and a strangulated hernia requires immediate medical attention. Surgery is the main treatment, but repairing the weakened muscles can be difficult. A ventral hernia occurs in the abdomen and is a piece […]

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