HEALING RIDGE The HEALING RIDGE, which is a normal occurring event, is a term we use to describe the area of swelling and hardness beneath the incision after hernia repair surgery. This area of temporary swelling normally occurs and is progressive in extent for about 2-3 days after surgery. It may harden somewhat, feeling like a roll of quarters or even a small 'cucumber' beneath the skin in the region. It remains virtually unchanged for 2-3 weeks after which it gradually softens and flattens (taking an additional 2-3 weeks to complete on average). The size and duration of the 'ridge' is related to the size and complexity of the hernia itself. The ridge is caused by local tissue swelling and inflammation around the implanted mesh as it 'heals' into the surrounding muscle. It is not, per se, a complication, but is part of the normal process. We allow our patients to resume normal activity rapidly despite the presence of the healing ridge feeling that such activity maintains flexibility of the region and inhibits overly dense scar tissue formation.
(From North Penn Hernia Institute)
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia. The previous poster to this answer was incorrect. A hernia that extends from the abdomen into the scrotum is called an inguinal hernia, while a hiatal hernia is one where the top part of the stomach pokes through the hole in the diaphragm where the esophagus goes.
I think yes, I just had my right inguinal hernia repaired by open method and a week later I dad pain in my scrotum which is later diagnosed with right side varicocele . Before the hernia repair I did not have that pain.
Inguinal hernia
Symptoms of inguinal hernia include: a large bump in the groin or scrotum, swelling in that area, sudden pain, nausea, and vomiting. It is caused by tissue pushing out of the intestinal wall.
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A hernia in your scrotum is called an inguinal hernia. It should be corrected since if it gets stuck down there, the blood flow to that section of intestine can be compromised and can lead to a pretty nasty infection.
Yes, an inguinal hernia through Hesselach's triangle (or the inguinal triangle) is a direct inguinal hernia. An indirect inguinal hernia goes through the deep inguinal ring and continues through the inguinal canal.
Smoking is one of the aetiological causes of hernia. Smoking causes manufacture of defective collagen and hence, predisposes to hernia.
i have three answers : Appendicts Inguinal Hernia Or its a form of prostate cancer I think its the second one. i have three answers : Appendicts Inguinal Hernia Or its a form of prostate cancer I think its the second one.
I under went Inguinal Hernia surgery on 14th Nov 2011. i am 54 yrs. can i return to sexual activity?. some people say it should take min 20 days after surgery. Kindly advice
Henri Fruchaud has written: 'The surgical anatomy of hernias of the groin' -- subject(s): Surgery, Groin, Atlases, Inguinal hernia, Femoral hernia, Hernia