Hernia Repair Albuquerque NM
A hernia may occur when there is a medical problem or too much activity that increases pressure on the abdominal wall tissue and muscles, such as chronic constipation or straining to have bowel movements, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, enlarged prostate or straining to urinate, extra weight, constant heavy lifting and undescended testicles. This weakening of the abdominal wall causes the lining of the abdomen to bulge out into a small sac and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery. Surgery will usually be used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and will close any holes. There are two options for hernia surgery: open or laparoscopic. Listed below you will find experienced gastroenterologists around Albuquerque that can give you more information on hernia repair.
David James Heffernan, MD
1527 Aliso Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM
David James Heffernan, MD
1527 Aliso Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Dublin, Trinity Coll, Sch Of Physic, Dublin, Ireland
Graduation Year: 1996
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Peter L Driscoll, MD
505-291-5330
8120 Constitution Pl NE Ste 120
Albuquerque, NM
Peter L Driscoll, MD
505-291-5330
8120 Constitution Pl NE Ste 120
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Albuquerque Nm 87131
Graduation Year: 1981
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Karen Elisabeth Chun, MD
505-272-5913
915 Camino De Salud Ne
Albuquerque, NM
Karen Elisabeth Chun, MD
505-272-5913
915 Camino De Salud Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Ca, Irvine, Ca Coll Of Med, Irvine Ca 92717
Graduation Year: 1987
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Rebecca Marie Jankowski, MD
1303 Roma Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
Rebecca Marie Jankowski, MD
1303 Roma Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Education
Medical School: New Mexico
Graduation Year: 2004
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Jorge Wernly
(505) 272-6901
2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 272-6901
2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Specialty
Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery
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Kashif Zia Malik, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Kashif Zia Malik, MD
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Education
Medical School: King Edward Med Coll, Univ Of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Graduation Year: 1997
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Gregory H Pritham, MD
3909 Mesa Verde Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM
Gregory H Pritham, MD
3909 Mesa Verde Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Education
Graduation Year: 2007
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Dr.Chris J. Wehr
(505) 563-2500
201 Cedar St SE # 7600
Albuquerque, NM
Dr.Chris J. Wehr
(505) 563-2500
201 Cedar St SE # 7600
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Education
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll Of Med
Year of Graduation: 1981
Speciality
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
General Information
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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5.0, out of 5 based on 1, reviews.
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David A Bernstein
(505) 724-4300
201 Cedar St Se
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 724-4300
201 Cedar St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Joachim David Chino, MD
1012 Vassar Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM
Joachim David Chino, MD
1012 Vassar Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Albuquerque Nm 87131
Graduation Year: 2001
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Overview
Every year, more than half a million hernia repairs are performed in the United States. A hernia occurs when inner layers of abdominal muscle become weakened. The lining of the abdomen then bulges out into a small sac, and part of the intestine or abdominal tissue may enter the sac. Hernias occur most commonly in the groin (inguinal hernia), the navel (umbilical hernia), and at the incision site of a previous surgery.
A hiatal, or diaphragmatic, hernia occurs when the lower part of the esophagus and a portion of the stomach slide up through the esophageal hiatus, an opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes before it reaches the stomach. In a small percentage of cases, the junction of the esophagus and stomach remains in place, but a portion of the stomach rolls up and through the esophageal hiatus alongside the esophagus.
Some people with hernias remain relatively free from symptoms. But a hernia can cause severe pain and other potentially serious problems (e.g., infection, bowel obstruction). Surgery is the only way to repair them, because they do not resolve on their own.
Surgical Procedures
Surgical methods currently employed to repair hernias include open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. A hiatal hernia is corrected by a surgical procedure called Nissen fundoplication.
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