A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle.

A hernia is a defect, or hole, in layers of the abdominal or pelvic wall. This can lead to protrusion of tissue – fat, bowel (intestines), other organs – through the defect. Hernias can develop ...

When part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall, it is known as a hernia. There are many different types of hernias, but the most common include inguinal ...

Timely surgical intervention minimises the mortality and morbidity associated with the acute presentation of this hernia. A 76-year-old Caucasian woman presented from an outside hospital with a 1-day ...

The Hernia and Abdominal Wall Center (HAWC) at OHSU is a comprehensive team of surgeons and clinical staff with expertise in hernias and abdominal wall disorders. Our devoted team strives to deliver ...

It is an embryological remnant that can sometimes remain patent, leading to various conditions, including inguinal hernias and cysts. Inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents protrude ...

India: A recent study comparing oblique and transverse incisions for open inguinal hernia repair revealed notable differences ...

A Cuban woman residing in Havana is making an urgent plea for help to undergo surgery for a massive hernia in her abdomen.

UPDATE: Bill Guerin has confirmed that superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov will indeed undergo surgery for a lower body and ...

A 4-year-old boy in a collision with a speeding motorcycle as he crossed the road was referred to our hospital from a ...