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Where could one learn about an incisional hernia?
There are various places where you can learn about an incisional hernia including: learning from WebMD, this website also shows the causes and treatments of hernias.
What are signs and symptoms of an incisional hernia?
The signs and symptoms of an incisional hernia include fever, aching, swelling, visible protrusion, bulging, foul-smelling drainage and many more.
What condition may be responsible for an incisional hernia?
Tension created when sutures are used to close a surgical wound may also be responsible for developing an incisional hernia. Tension is known to influence poor healing conditions because of related swelling and wound separation
Which kind of hernia occurs along a surgical suture line?
An incisional hernia occurs along a surgical suture line.
What are the first steps in diagnosing an incisional hernia?
patient's symptoms and medical history are the first steps in diagnosing an incisional hernia. All prior surgeries will be discussed. The doctor will ask how much pain the patient is experiencing, when it was first noticed, and how it has progressed
What is the cpt code for a repair of a recurrent reducible incisional hernia?
The CPT code for the repair of a recurrent reducible incisional hernia is typically 49560, which specifically refers to the repair of a recurrent incisional hernia. If the repair is done using an open technique, this code is appropriate. For laparoscopic approaches or other variations, different codes may apply, such as 49652 for laparoscopic repair. Always consult the latest CPT coding guidelines or resources for accuracy.
I need to find a TRUE specialist who is and has performed Laparoscopic surgery on incisional/ventral hernia's. ?
better to go for Hernia Specialist Training Course, in that we can find the true specialist.
What is the first symptom a person may have with an incisional hernia?
is pain, with or without a bulge in the abdomen at or near the site of the original surgery. Incisional hernias can increase in size and gradually produce more noticeable symptoms. Incisional hernias may or may not require surgical treatment.
If someone has an umbilical hernia and has surgery is it possible for some of the hernia to be left behind just wondering because l had it as a baby and now l have a big lump on the side of my belly?
If the hernia is along the line of the surgical wound it is more likely to be an incisional hernia.
What is another name for a hiatal hernia?
A hiatal hernia can also be called a diaphragmatic hernia.
What is the probability of an incisional hernia after open-heart bypass surgery?
I have had two bypass surgeries. I didn't have an incisional hernia after the first one 8 years ago. But about 6 months after the second one the hernia began developing. It is large now, just under the breast bone, but the Doctors say it isn't large enough to do anything about it. It is about 4 inches across and bulges out about 1 inch in a ballooning manner. Wheeeee....
What is involved in hernia repair surgery?
Hernias occur when a weakness in the wall of the abdomen allows an organ, usually the intestines, to bulge out of place. Hernias may result from a genetic predisposition toward this weakness. They can also be the result of weakening the muscle.
