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What is a hernia and what is the probability of an abdominal hernia after surgery?

April 26, 2017Abdominal hernia probability surgery

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What is a hernia and what is the probability of an abdominal hernia after surgery?

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A hernia is a weakness in the muscle wall through which an organ (usually small bowel) can advance. Approximately 20% of patients develop a hernia. Most of these patients require a repair of the herniated tissue. The use of a reinforcing mesh to support the repair is common.

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A hernia is a weakness in the muscle wall through which an organ (usually small bowel) can advance. Approximately 20% of patients develop a hernia following an open surgery, whereas 5% develop one from laproscopic surgery. Most of these patients require a repair of the herniated tissue. The use of a reinforcing mesh to support the repair is common.