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What two words are important factors in coding hernia repair?
Mesh and closure technique are two important factors in coding hernia repair. Hernia repair procedures usually involve using a mesh to reinforce the weakened area and a specific closure technique to ensure the repair is secure and successful.
When is a hernia deadly?
A hernia is not typically deadly on its own. However, if a hernia becomes incarcerated or strangulated, cutting off blood supply to surrounding tissue, it can lead to serious complications like tissue death and infection which may require emergency surgery to prevent further complications.
What are the Symptoms of an abdominal hernia?
The first signs of Abdominal Hernia occur with a bulge often represented with swelling on the abdomen area where the hernia would possibly occur. In some cases the hernia in abdomen would be unrecognizable and at times could be asymptomatic. During daily activities such as lifting, coughing, exercise and other movements the abdomen would get a lot of pressure which would result in the contents pushed to the gap of the abdominal cavity which increase the size of the bulge. Impotence in males is also common with abdominal gernia and in females, painful intercourse is seen as a symptom of abdominal hernia. This will result in inflammation in the bulge area.
What are the types of hernia?
The different kinds of hernia are listed below: * Congenital hernia: occur in babies, present from birth. * Inguinal hernia: common in sportsmen, involves part of the bowel protrudibng into the groin * Hiatus hernia: involves the stomach, where it enters the chest cavity via the hiatus. * Incarcerated hernia: where the hernia has swollen up. * Reducible hernia: one that can be manipulated back into place easily, much like a dislocated joint can be repositioned with relative ease. * Irreducible hernia: can't be returned to its original position without surgical intervention. * Strangulated hernia: potentially fatal, as it means the bood supply has been cut off by the hernia. There are even more types, each with their own subtle variations. These can be viewed from the link. [source: adapted from First Aid, by Geddes and Grosset]
What is another term meaning diaphragmatic hernia?
Another term for diaphragmatic hernia is a hiatal hernia.
If you feel bloated can you have a strangulated hernia?
no
When a hernia's blood supply is cut off is termed?
strangulated hernia
Does a strangulated hernia cause constipation?
yes
What is CPT CODE 49505?
strangulated hernia
Has anyone died of hernia?
It depends on where the hernia is. Your bowels can become strangulated. So yes, it can happen
What is the medical term meaning entrapment of a bowel loop in a hernia?
A strangulated hernia is one in which the bowel loop is trapped in a hernia.
Can cats die from Hernia?
Yes, if the hernia gets intestines protruding into it and the intestines become entrapped, twisted or strangulated.
What has the author Frederick Churchill written?
Frederick Churchill has written: 'On some of the complications of strangulated hernia and their diagnosis' -- subject(s): Hernia, Case studies, Diagnosis
How serious is surgery to repair an abdominal hernia with 5 holes?
I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.
What is the prognosis for a patient with a hernia?
Abdominal hernias generally do not recur in children but can recur in up to 10% of adult patients. Surgery is considered the only cure, and the prognosis is excellent if the hernia is corrected before it becomes strangulated. Hiatal hernias are.
Can someone die from umbilical hernia?
Yes, a hernia can kill you, but it isn't likely. If a portion of the intestine goes out the hernia, it can become strangulated and that portion can die. That leads to infections, bowel impaction and many other issues.
What is meant by a strangulated hernia?
Strangulation is a condition in which the circulation to a section of the intestine (or other part of the body) is cut off by compression or constriction; it can cause extreme pain.
