Heavy lifting can raise your risk of hernia, but that's not the only thing. Here are the surprising causes of hernias doctors ...

Hiatal hernias occur when part of the stomach enters the chest cavity. Learn about which foods to eat and which to avoid with this condition.

P4HB mesh offers a safer, fully absorbable alternative to polypropylene, reducing chronic infection and pain without increasing hernia recurrence risk. Phasix mesh, made from P4HB, has properties ...

Hiatal hernia refers to the prolapse of elements of the abdominal cavity, most commonly parts of the stomach, through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity.

P4HB mesh offers a safer, absorbable alternative to polypropylene in high-risk hernia cases involving the appendix, reducing infection risk <b> P4HB ...

Incisional hernia is an important complication of abdominal surgery. Procedures for the repair of these hernias with sutures and with mesh have been reported, but there is no consensus about which ...

Second, since both hiatal hernia and BE are recognized at endoscopy, there is the possibility of referral bias skewing the results towards a more positive association.

There are many different types of hernia. Find out here what they look like, what they feel like, and when a person should contact a doctor to get treatment.

In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical ...

Hernias are caused by weakness in a muscle or tissue. Learn ways to prevent a hernia from developing — or worsening — with simple lifestyle changes.