(General) Hernia
(General) Hernia A hernia occurs when one part of the body protrudes through a gap or opening into another part of the body.
Hiatal Hernia
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the opening in the diaphragm. Large hiatal hernias can cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, or chest pain. Surgical repair of a hiatal hernia can involve several different procedures, such as reducing the size of the opening in the diaphragm, reconstructing the valve that keeps food from returning up into the esophagus, or removing the part of the stomach that is protruding into the diaphragm. Hiatal hernia surgeries can be done with a single incision in the chest wall or abdomen, or with several small incisions in the abdomen (laparoscopic surgery). Laparoscopic surgery uses small instruments and a camera on the end of a tube to allow the surgeon to see the internal area of focus.
Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles around the area of the belly button. Umbilical hernias are most common in infants, but they can also occur in adults. Surgical repair of an umbilical hernia involves making a small incision at the base of the belly button. The protruding intestine is gently pushed back into the abdominal cavity, and the opening in the abdominal wall is repaired with stitches.
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