Hernia Repair Billings MT
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 Billings that can give you more information on hernia repair.
Timothy Dernbach
(406) 238-6820
2900 12th Ave N
Billings, MT
(406) 238-6820
2900 12th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
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Dr.John Craig
(406) 238-2500
2800 10th Avenue North
Billings, MT
Dr.John Craig
(406) 238-2500
2800 10th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Education
Medical School: Wayne State Univ Sch Of Med
Year of Graduation: 1995
Speciality
Surgeon (General)
General Information
Hospital: Deaconess
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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1.8, out of 5 based on 2, reviews.
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Paul Francis Grmoljez, MD
406-256-2500
2802 9th Ave N
Billings, MT
Paul Francis Grmoljez, MD
406-256-2500
2802 9th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
Education
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, St Louis Mo 63104
Graduation Year: 1971
Hospital
Hospital: St Vincent Hosp & Health Ctr, Billings, Mt
Group Practice: Deaconess Billings Clinic
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Rollin Wesley Pederson
(406) 245-6378
2900 12th Ave N
Billings, MT
(406) 245-6378
2900 12th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
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Peter Edward Gover, MD
855 Yellowstone Ave
Billings, MT
Peter Edward Gover, MD
855 Yellowstone Ave
Billings, MT 59101
Education
Medical School: Bowman Gray Sch Of Med Of Wake Forest Univ, Winston-Salem Nc 27157
Graduation Year: 1971
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George Kenneth Bentzel, MD
406-238-6470
2900 12th Ave N Ste 320W
Billings, MT
George Kenneth Bentzel, MD
406-238-6470
2900 12th Ave N Ste 320W
Billings, MT 59101
Education
Medical School: Temple Univ Sch Of Med, Philadelphia Pa 19140
Graduation Year: 1996
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John R Craig
(406) 238-2500
2825 8th Ave N
Billings, MT
(406) 238-2500
2825 8th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
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Scott H DuLl
(406) 238-2500
2825 8th Ave N
Billings, MT
(406) 238-2500
2825 8th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
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Bret Murray
(406) 238-2500
2825 8th Ave N
Billings, MT
(406) 238-2500
2825 8th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
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Jeffrey Paul Arpin, MD
406-245-6982
2900 12th Ave N
Billings, MT
Jeffrey Paul Arpin, MD
406-245-6982
2900 12th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
Education
Medical School: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Omaha Ne 68178
Graduation Year: 1979
Hospital
Hospital: St Vincent Hosp & Health Ctr, Billings, Mt; Deaconess Billings Clinic, Billings, Mt
Group Practice: Billings Surgical Group
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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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