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The risk, unfortunately, is possible death. Abdominal hernias get worse with time, not better. Corrective surgery done early has an excellent success rate. When done too late the success rate drops and serious complications, including pulmonary failure may occur. Furthermore, the bowel may twist and become ischemic.
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When a hernia can be returned to the abdominal cavity it is said to be what?
Reducible The hernia is said to be 'reducible' if it can be returned to the abdominal cavity and 'incarcerated' when it cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity.
Hernias and breeding pugs?
A female pug with a hernia SHOULD NOT BE BRED even if repaired. A male dog with a hernia may be bred. You can have the hernia repaired surgically.
What is the difference between a hiatal hernia and an abdominal hernia?
different from abdominal hernias in that it is not visible on the outside of the body. With a hiatal hernia, the stomach bulges upward through the
Need cpt code for hernia?
cpt code for abdominal hernia
What kind of hernia develops as a portion of intestine protrudes through abdominal muscles?
The type of hernia involving a portion of the intestine protruding through the abdominal musculature is an "inguinal" hernia.
What can I do to tell if I have an abdominal hernia?
You can tell if you have an abdominal hernia is when you have trouble sitting or standing properly or for extended periods of time, and difficulty taking deep breaths.
What are the risks of a pyloroplasty?
Potential complications of this abdominal surgery include excessive bleeding, surgical wound infection, incisional hernia, recurrence of gastric ulcer, chronic diarrhea, and malnutrition
What is the purpose of inguinal hernia repair?
Inguinal hernia repair is performed to close or mend the weakened abdominal wall of an inquinal hernia.
When a hernia can be returned to the abdominal cavity it is said to be?
reducible
Protrusion of an organ through an abdominal opening is?
hernia
Is a tear in an abdominal muscle called a hernia?
No, a tear in an abdominal muscle is called a muscle strain or muscle pull. A hernia is a separate condition where an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue.
What is a bulging in the intestine or a weakness in the abdominal wall?
hernia
