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What happens during hernia surgery?
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
What do you call a Doctor Who do hernia surgery?
Hernia repair is usually done by a "general surgeon". There is no surgical specialty that hernia surgery falls into, like there is for "cardiac surgeon", "abdominal surgeon", etc. Like appendectomy, it is considered a basic, simple operation.
Protrusion of an organ through an abdominal opening is?
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the abdominal wall. It can cause pain, swelling, and a visible bulge in the affected area. Surgery may be required to repair a hernia and prevent complications.
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.
What is the medical term meaning suture of a defect in a muscular wall such as the repair of a hernia?
Celeoplasty or herniorrhaphy is surgical repair of a hernia.
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.
What is cpt code 49590?
repair of a spigelian hernia. This type of hernia is in the layers of the abdominal wall, usually small, and requires repair for preventionof incarceration.
What is the breakdown in the wall of the abdomen at the bellybutton?
The breakdown in the wall of the abdomen at the belly button is known as an umbilical hernia. This occurs when there is a weakness or opening in the abdominal muscles, allowing abdominal contents to protrude through the abdominal wall near the navel. Umbilical hernias are common in infants and usually resolve on their own by age 3-4. In adults, surgery may be required to repair the hernia and prevent complications.
What has the author David C Dunn written?
David C. Dunn has written: 'Hernia repair' -- subject(s): Endoscopic surgery, Hernia, Laparoscopic surgery, Methods, Surgery, Surgery, Laparoscopic
How is an incisional hernia repair done?
Incisional hernias occur most frequently at the site of a scar from earlier abdominal surgery. Once again, the abdomen is opened and the intestines returned to their proper place. The area is reinforced with mesh, and the abdominal wall is.
ICD-9 code for status post hernia repair?
The ICD-9 code for status post hernia repair is V55.1. This code is used to indicate a history of surgery for hernia repair.
I had hernia abdominal 9 months ago. In the repair, my doctor used the mesh procedure. Lump and pain are back. Can laser work with me?
Laser surgery just means they use the laser to cut in this case that wont help you http://www.medicinenet.com/hernia/page3.htm
