Hernia Repair Birmingham AL
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 Birmingham that can give you more information on hernia repair.
Dr.John Richardson
(205) 939-0023
2660 10th Ave S # 403
Birmingham, AL
Dr.John Richardson
(205) 939-0023
2660 10th Ave S # 403
Birmingham, AL 35205
Education
Medical School: Univ Of South Al Coll Of Med
Year of Graduation: 1982
Speciality
Surgeon (Other)
General Information
Hospital: St VincentS
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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4.8, out of 5 based on 2, reviews.
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Rizk El Galley, MD
205-975-2736
FOT 1105 1530 3rd Ave S,
Birmingham, AL
Rizk El Galley, MD
205-975-2736
FOT 1105 1530 3rd Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35294
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Cairo, Fac Of Med, Cairo, Egypt (330-02 Prior 1/71)
Graduation Year: 1983
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Loring Washington Rue, MD
205-934-6840
701 South 19th Street LHRB Room 112,
Birmingham, AL
Loring Washington Rue, MD
205-934-6840
701 South 19th Street LHRB Room 112,
Birmingham, AL 35294
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Va Sch Of Med, Charlottesville Va 22908
Graduation Year: 1983
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Gray C Buck
(205) 933-7946
2700 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL
(205) 933-7946
2700 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
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Sally Pullen Salter
(205) 933-6440
800 Saint Vincents Drive
Birmingham, AL
(205) 933-6440
800 Saint Vincents Drive
Birmingham, AL 35205
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Corey Matthew Passman, MD
205-934-1461
FOT 1105 1530 3rd Avenue South,
Birmingham, AL
Corey Matthew Passman, MD
205-934-1461
FOT 1105 1530 3rd Avenue South,
Birmingham, AL 35294
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Al Sch Of Med, Birmingham Al 35294
Graduation Year: 2002
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Susan Blanche Winchester, MD
205-930-0806
2660 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL
Susan Blanche Winchester, MD
205-930-0806
2660 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Education
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, Augusta Ga 30912
Graduation Year: 1983
Hospital
Hospital: St Vincents Hosp, Birmingham, Al; Baptist Princeton Med Ctr, Birmingham, Al
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James William Custis, MD
205-934-7170
1813 6th Ave S MEB 516,
Birmingham, AL
James William Custis, MD
205-934-7170
1813 6th Ave S MEB 516,
Birmingham, AL 35294
Education
Medical School: Univ Of South Fl Coll Of Med, Tampa Fl 33612
Graduation Year: 2001
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William A Maddox, MD FACS
1922 7th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL
William A Maddox, MD FACS
1922 7th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35294
Education
Medical School: Cornell
Graduation Year: 1944
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William Mark Scofield, MD
205-933-6440
2660 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL
William Mark Scofield, MD
205-933-6440
2660 10th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Al Sch Of Med, Birmingham Al 35294
Graduation Year: 1985
Hospital
Hospital: Baptist Shelby Med Ctr, Alabaster, Al; St Vincents Hosp, Birmingham, Al
Group Practice: Jefferson & Shelby Surgical
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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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