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Hernia Repair Boise ID

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 Boise that can give you more information on hernia repair.

Thomas Thayer Coolidge, MD
208-333-2176
2012 Grace St
Boise, ID
Thomas Robert Huntington, MD
208-344-4999
222 N 2nd St Ste 107
Boise, ID
Robert L Korn, MD
208-367-7160
901 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID
Maureen K Lynch
(208) 422-1136
500 W. Fort Street
Boise, ID
Jeffrey J Gilbertson
(208) 345-6545
333 N. 1st St.
Boise, ID
Roy Tyler Frizzell, MD
800-733-1989
222 N 2nd St Ste 307
Boise, ID
Robert L Coscia, MD
208-343-4661
999 N Curtis Rd Ste 515
Boise, ID
Bryan Anderson
(208) 377-2273
901 N Curtis Rd Ste 303
Boise, ID
William D Lenzi
(208) 376-1230
914 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID
Brian Dean Matteson, MD
505-272-5850
333 N 1st St Ste 280
Boise, ID
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Hernia Repair

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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