Internal hernias represent a surgical emergency that requires prompt recognition due to the high risk of strangulation and ischaemia of affected bowel loops. The case of a transomental hernia (TOH) is ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine ... This condition is more common in men than in women and can lead ...

She continued to deteriorate despite resuscitative efforts. Subsequently, a non-contrast CT scan revealed likely small bowel obstruction second to a Richter’s hernia in the inguinal canal. At ...

She developed a hernia and has had to change her lifestyle to accommodate bowel and abdominal symptoms. Dr Mallaband said the Trust had reviewed the incident thoroughly and implemented changes to ...

Laparoscopic versus open repair of inguinal hernia in women: which has lower recurrence rates? Dr Lowenfels comments on a recent study published in JAMA Surgery. February 12, 2019 Surgery Is ...

Inguinal hernia: They account for 75% of all hernias and they are the most common type. This occurs more frequently among men ...

Background Reduction en masse of inguinal hernia is a rare condition following manual reduction of an unrecognized incarcerated inguinal hernia. The preoperative diagnosis and surgical treatment ...